Vicissitudes of the Goddess

Author	: Sree Padma
Publisher	: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages	: 382
Release	: 2013-11
ISBN-10	: 9780199325030
ISBN-13	: 0199325030
Rating	: 4/5 (30 Downloads)

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Download or read book Vicissitudes of the Goddess written by Sree Padma and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on archaeological, artistic, sculptural and inscriptional sources and participant/observer insights, Sree Padma reconstructs a history of goddess worship in India from ancient times (before the rise of Buddhism and bhakti) to contemporary cults of deified women.

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