Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata: Hindu Women in History, Text, and Practice, 2021 Lavanya Vemsani  EPUB

The Mahabharata preserves powerful journeys of women recognized as the feminine divine and the feminine heroic in the larger culture of India. Each journey upholds the unique aspects of women's life. This book analytically examines the narratives of eleven women from the Mahabharata in the historical context as well as in association with religious and cultural practices. Lavanya Vemsani brings together history, myth, religion, and practice to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hindu women, as well as their significance within religious Indian culture. Additionally, Vemsani provides important perspective for understanding the enduring legacy of these women in popular culture and modern society.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer Nature Switzerland AG; 1st ed. 2021 edition (22 May 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3030731642
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3030731649

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