Heroic Shaktism: The Cult of Durga in Ancient Indian Kingship

by Bihani Sarkar

Heroic Saktism is the belief that a good king and a true warrior must worship the goddess Durga, the form and substance of kingship. This belief formed the bedrock of ancient Indian practices of cultivating political power. Wildly dangerous and serenely benevolent at one and the same time, the goddess's charismatic split nature promised rewards for a hero and king and success in risky ventures.

This book is the first expansive historical treatment...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019726610X
• ISBN13: 9780197266106
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"