An introduction to myths of ancient India features commentary on tales about the divinities, the ten incarnations of Vishnu, and female figures prevalent in the legends.

Hindu theology views rivers as goddesses who confer blessings and spiritual purification and their release from the grip of the demon of drought is a recurring theme in the ...

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Study of the various forms of Vishnu in Hindu mythology.