Vedic India as Embodied Principally in the Rig-Veda

By Zénaïde A. Ragozin

Book Overview

Vedic India as Embodied Principally in the Rig-Veda by Zenaide A. Ragozin is a book that explores the ancient Indian civilization and its religious texts, particularly the Rig-Veda. The author delves into the history, culture, and beliefs of the Vedic people and provides a comprehensive analysis of the Rig-Veda, which is regarded as the oldest and most important of the four Vedas. Ragozin examines the language, structure, and themes of the Rig-Veda and discusses the gods, goddesses, and rituals that are central to Vedic religion. The book also looks at the social and political organization of the Vedic people and their interactions with other civilizations. Overall, Vedic India as Embodied Principally in the Rig-Veda is a scholarly work that provides a fascinating insight into the ancient Indian civilization and its religious traditions.1895. Contents: The Wonderland of the East; The Aryas; The Sources of our Knowledge; The Vedas; The Rig-Veda: the Older Gods; The Rig-Veda: The Storm-Myth-The Sun-and-Dawn Myth; The Rig-Veda: Later and Lesser Gods-Story-Myths; The Rig-Veda: Early History; The Rig-Veda: Early Culture; The Rig-Veda: Sacrifice; and The Rig-Veda: Cosmogony; Philosophy-Retrospect.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: 1417944633
• ISBN13: 9781417944637
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"