Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology: Religion, Geography, History and Literature

by John Dowson

Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology remains the most comprehensive, authoritative, and concise work on the subject. It is to all intents and purposes a dictionary of Hinduism, and although there have been other larger and more diffuse attempts at the subject, none has been more successful. Revised over a number of years, this volume is a reprint of the seventh edition, considered to be the work at the height of its usefulness for the reader. Arranged alphabetically, the dictionary has hundreds of entries on host of deities and myths, demons, etymology, ethics, esoteric writings, faith, fire, Hell, sacrifice, incarnations, mystic words, philosophy, revelation, sleep, the supreme soul, the three worlds and many other subjects, ending with a Sanskrit index and a general index.

Genres: Reference

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1879

About the author

1820-1881

Reviews

[Sachin · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the most useful books I have ever come across on the subject. Full of interesting stories and details.