Goddess: Divine EnergyThe all-powerful Goddess has been a source of inspiration and guidance to followers for centuries. This lavish, engaging book, published to accompany the major exhibition in Sydney, explores the many imaginative manifestations of the divine female in the art of India, Tibet and Nepal. Tapping into the recent huge surge in interest in eastern religions and philosophies, this volume is the ultimate survey of a complex and fascinating topic. |
Contents
CONTENTS YOGA TANTRA | 6 |
Parvati daughter of the mountain Wendy Doniger | 77 |
THE POWER OF DEVI Further reading 275 | 99 |
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