The Origins of Evil in Hindu Mythology: Volume 6

by Wendy Doniger

Book Overview

"While focusing on the central problem of evil, O'Fiaherty illuminates every aspect of Hindu thought." --Choice "This is Dr. O'Flaherty's third book on Indian mythology, and the best yet. The range and number of myths handled is dazzling .... Moreover, her fluent and lucid style make reading a pleasure .... a major contribution to the study of religion in general and Hinduism in particular."--Times Literary Supplement "This scholarly...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520040988
• ISBN13: 9780520040984
• Release Date: October 1980
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.2"