| The Skandapurāṇa Volume Iib: Adhyāyas 31-52. the Vāhana and Naraka Cycles Contributor(s): Bakker, Hans, Yokochi, Yuko, Bisschop, Peter |
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ISBN: 9004270280 ISBN-13: 9789004270282 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $187.15 Product Type: Hardcover Language: Sanskrit Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Literary Criticism | Medieval - Religion | Hinduism - Sacred Writings |
| Dewey: 294.592 |
| Series: Groningen Oriental Studies, Supplement |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 8.04" W x 11.01" (2.54 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Skandapurāṇa IIb presents a critical edition of Adhyāyas 31-52 from the Skandapurāṇa, with an introduction and English synopsis. The text edited in this volume includes central myths of early Śaivism, such as the destruction of Dakṣa's sacrifice and Śiva acquiring the bull for his vehicle. Also included is an extensive description of the thirteen hells (Naraka). |
