Bringing the Gods to Mind: Mantra and Ritual in Early Indian Sacrifice
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- Synopsis
- This book introduces a new perspective on Indic religious history by rethinking the role of mantra in Vedic ritual. In "Bringing the Gods to Mind, "Laurie Patton takes a new look at mantra as "performed poetry" and in five case studies draws a portrait of early Indian sacrifice that moves beyond the well-worn categories of "magic" and "magico-religious" thought in Vedic sacrifice.
- Copyright:
- 2005
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 289 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780520240872
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- Date of Addition:
- 03/24/11
- Copyrighted By:
- The Regents of the University of California
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.