Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess: Contemporary Iterations of Hindu Deities on the Move
<span><span>The volume investigates two related processes: First, it </span><span>underscores the manner in which the religious cultures of goddesses are reflexes of larger social processes occurring historically in local contexts. Second, it illustrates transformations in ho...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Lanham
Lexington Books
2014
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
India
/ Hinduism
/ Folk religion
/ Goddess
/ Geschichte 2000-
B Hinduism / Folk religion / Goddess / Geschichte 2000- |
| Further subjects: | B
Collection of essays
B Hindusim -- Social aspects B Hindusim ; Social aspects B Electronic books B Hindu goddesses |
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| Summary: | <span><span>The volume investigates two related processes: First, it </span><span>underscores the manner in which the religious cultures of goddesses are reflexes of larger social processes occurring historically in local contexts. Second, it illustrates transformations in how these same goddesses are understood when they migrate from indigenous social and cultural contexts to destinations with their devotees.</span></span> |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record |
| ISBN: | 0739190016 |