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Hindu mythology / by MacKay, Jenny,1978-author.(CARDINAL)488327;
The mythical world of Hinduism -- Life on the Indian subcontinent -- Hindu gods and goddesses -- Hindu heroes and epic tales -- Worshipping the pantheon of Hindu gods -- Mondern Hinduism around the worldIncludes bibliographical references (pages 97-98) and index."This new series from Lucent Books helps younger researchers understand the role of mythology in major historical cultures of the world. Each volume explores the origins and cultural importance of a specific mythology. Presented in an engaging narrative that explains mythology as a product of the culture that created it, each volume details the major characters, gods/goddesses, and themes reflected in the stories. Volumes also discuss the impact of the mythology on daily life at the time and throughout history. Ideal for middle- and high-schools, as well as public libraries, each Mythology and Culture Worldwide volume also features: A list and brief description of the major figures of the mythology, including a family tree illustrating their relationships; Five to six chapters exploring the mythology in detail; Informative sidebars highlighting related topics; Fact boxes providing at-a-glance information; Full-color maps, photographs and illustrations; A glossary of terminology; "For More Information" list of sources of additional information; A comprehensive index"--
Subjects: Hindu mythology;
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Hindu myths : a sourcebook / by Doniger, Wendy.(CARDINAL)507996;
Bibliography: pages 302-309.
Subjects: Hindu mythology.;
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Hindu mythology / by Andrews, Elizabeth,author.(CARDINAL)883054;
Ancient Hindu mythology comes from the world's oldest continuously practiced religion. This title uses easy-to-understand text, historic and colorful images, infographics, and QR codes loaded with extra materials to introduce readers to characters, creatures, and tales from Hindu myths. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Subjects: Mythology, Hindu;
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Indian mythology. by Ions, Veronica.(CARDINAL)733708;
Bibliography: page 140.
Subjects: Hindu mythology.; Mythology, Indic.;
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Handbook of Hindu mythology / by Williams, George M.1940-author.(George Mason),(DLC)n 82211861 ;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-333) and index.
Subjects: Hinduism; Hindu mythology.;
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Tales from India / by Gavin, Jamila.(CARDINAL)757849; Hall, Amanda.(CARDINAL)325213;
MARCIVE 4/3/12Collection of Hindu tales, including the birth of the gods, tales of creation, and the arrival of humans, accompanied by exquisite artwork, which reflects the influence of both classical and contemporary Indian art.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Hindu mythology.; Hindu mythology;
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The women of hindu mythology.
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Indian mythology / by Nardo, Don,1947-author.(CARDINAL)781768;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The age-old theme of good triumphing over evil is common in Hindu mythology. Large numbers of Hindu myths describe fights between the devas and asuras. Such battles are in a sense built into Hinduism and its mythology,"--Grades 10-12
Subjects: Mythology, Indic.; Hindu mythology.;
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Katha sagar, ocean of stories : Hindu wisdom for every age / by Conover, Sarah,author.(CARDINAL)681094; Janamanchi, Abhi,author.(CARDINAL)402588; Chandrasekar, Shanthi,illustrator.(CARDINAL)629588;
Includes bibliographical references.The pauranika -- The miracle of the Banyan tree - Brahma and Vishnu -- The egg of the universe -- The dhoti -- Heaven and Hell -- Yudhishthira's wisdom -- Lord Kamadeva, god of love -- The barking dog -- Shankara and the outcaste -- The birth of Ganesha -- The wise girl -- Chaitra and Maitra -- Indra and the ants -- The wise minister -- the story of Goddess Durga -- Ganesha and the mango -- Churning the ocean of milk -- The well digger -- Krishna and the serpent Kaliya -- Maya -- God is in everything.A collection full of the sights and sounds of India, with stories selected from Hindu epics and folk tales. Lavishly illustrated in brilliant colors. A resources section provides background information on Hinduism.
Subjects: Hindu stories.; Hindu legends.; Hindu mythology.;
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Ka / by Calasso, Roberto.(CARDINAL)728533; Parks, Tim.(CARDINAL)751657;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 439-444).An anthology of Indian myths in which gods and humans take part in fantastic events, from which morals are drawn. In one story, a king's wife copulates with a dead horse, another tells who created Death. By an Italian writer, author of The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Hindu mythology; Mythology, Greek;
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