Crossing the lines of caste: Visvamitra and the construction of Brahmin power in Hindu mythology
"Exploring the connections between Hindu mythology and caste in India through Sanskrit and vernacular texts, performances, and visual media, Crossing the Lines of Caste offers a cultural-historical analysis of the legends of Visvamitra. It reveals how and why mythological culture has played an...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
[2015]
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| In: | Year: 2015 |
| Further subjects: | B
Viśvāmitra (Hindu mythology)
B Caste Religious aspects Hinduism B Caste ; Religious aspects ; Hinduism B Electronic books |
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