A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses

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A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses
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Publisher : University of California Press
Total Pages : 374
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ISBN-10 : 9780520375758
ISBN-13 : 0520375750
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Book Synopsis A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses by : Michael Slouber

Book excerpt: Imagining the divine as female is rare—even controversial—in most religions. Hinduism, by contrast, preserves a rich and continuous tradition of goddess worship. A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses conveys the diversity of this tradition by bringing together a fresh array of captivating and largely overlooked Hindu goddess tales from different regions. As the first such anthology of goddess narratives in translation, this collection highlights a range of sources from ancient myths to modern lore. The goddesses featured here battle demons, perform miracles, and grant rare Tantric visions to their devotees. Each translation is paired with a short essay that explains the goddess’s historical and social context, elucidating the ways religion adapts to changing times.


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