Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharat - E-book

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Feminine Journeys Of The Mahabharata - ENG

Hindu Women In History, Text, And Practice

Lavanya Vemsani

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ISBN:	9783030731656
Formato:	ePub
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Springer Nature
Tema:	Religión
Subtema:	Hinduísmo general
Año de publicación:	2021-05-21

The Mahabharata preserves powerful journeys of women recognized as the feminine divine and the feminine heroic in the larger culture of India. Each journey upholds the unique aspects of womens life. This book analytically examines the narratives of eleven women from the Mahabharata in the historical context as well as in association with religious and cultural practices. Lavanya Vemsani brings together history, myth, religion, and practice to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hindu women, as well as their significance within religious Indian culture. Additionally, Vemsani provides important perspective for understanding the enduring legacy of these women in popular culture and modern society.

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