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A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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By John Dowson

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On Sale
Feb 21, 2012
Page Count
436 pages
Publisher
BookAnnex
ISBN-13
9781411448728

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$1.99

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$2.99 CAD

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ebook (Digital original)

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A classic in its field, Dowson’s authoritative dictionary covers every aspect of Hinduism, India’s complex polytheistic religion and philosophy. This A to Z reference—an invaluable resource for students and scholars—contains at-your-fingertips entries for most every individual, deity, event, location, and concept in Hindu mythology, religion, geography, history and literature.


John Dowson

About the Author

John Dowson (1820–1881) was a noted British scholar of Hinduism. He taught in India for much of his life. His book A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology remains one of the most authoritative and complete works on the topic. Professor Dowson was also the editor of The History of India, As Told by Its Own Historians.

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