In the valley of the Kauravas : a divine kingdom in the Western Himalaya /

In Western Himalaya, local gods are seen to rule as kings, communicating with their subjects through their human oracles. They remain central in modern society, and 'In the Valley of the Kauravas' explores how the power of the local gods and oracles remains by examining the myths, legends,...

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Main Author:
Sax, William Sturman
Format:
Electronic eBook
Language:
English
Published:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2024.
Summary:
In Western Himalaya, local gods are seen to rule as kings, communicating with their subjects through their human oracles. They remain central in modern society, and 'In the Valley of the Kauravas' explores how the power of the local gods and oracles remains by examining the myths, legends, rituals, and folklore of the region.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (271 pages)
Notes:
Also issued in print: 2024.
Audience:
Specialized.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-198930-4
0-19-887941-5
0-19-887940-7
Subjects:
Mahābhārata > Influence.
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