Sanskrit And Its Kindred Literatures: Studies In Comparative Mythology

By Laura Elizabeth Poor

Book Overview

Sanskrit And Its Kindred Literatures: Studies In Comparative Mythology is a book written by Laura Elizabeth Poor. This book is an exploration of the ancient Indian language, Sanskrit, and its relationship to other mythologies and literatures from around the world. The author delves into the roots of Sanskrit, its grammar, and its connection to other ancient languages such as Greek and Latin. The book also examines the mythology and literature of India, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Mahabharata. The author compares these texts with other mythologies from around the world, such as Egyptian, Babylonian, and Chinese, to show the similarities and differences between them. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of Sanskrit and its kindred literatures. The first chapter provides an overview of the Sanskrit language and its grammar, while the second chapter explores the mythology of India. The third chapter compares the myths of India with those of other ancient civilizations, and the fourth chapter examines the literature of India. Overall, Sanskrit And Its Kindred Literatures: Studies In Comparative Mythology is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Indian language and its connection to other mythologies and literatures from around the world. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of mythology, linguistics, or ancient literature.An Attempt To Put All Literature Upon That New Basis Which Has Been Created By The New Sciences Of Comparative Philology And Comparative Mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162926031
• ISBN13: 9781162926032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"