Ebook: Classical Hindu Mythology: a Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas

The Mahapuranas embody the received tradition of Hindu mythology. This anthology contains fresh translations of these myths, only a few of which have ever been available in English before, thus providing a rich new portion of Hindu mythology. The book is organized into six chapters. ""Origins"" contains myths relating to creation, time, and space. ""Seers, Kings and Supernaturals"" relates tales of rivers, trees, animals, demons, and men, particularly heroes and sages. Myths about the chief gods are dealt with in three separate chapters: ""Krsna, "" ""Visnu, "" and ""Siva."" The chapter ";Preface -- The Puranas: An Introduction -- 1. Origins -- 2. Visnu -- 3. Krsna -- 4. Siva -- 5. The Goddess -- 6. Seers, Kings, and Supernaturals -- Glossary -- Notes on Sources -- Bibliography of Sanskrit Puranas -- Index.