The Skandapurāṇa. the Vāhana and Naraka Cycles / Volume IIb, Adhyāyas 31-52 :

This book presents a critical edition of Adhyayas 31-52 from the Skandapurana, with an introduction and English synopsis. The text edited in this volume includes central myths of early Saivism, such as the destruction of Daksa's sacrifice and Siva acquiring the bull for his vehicle. Also includ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Bakker, Hans, 1948- (Author), Yokochi, Yuko (Author), Bisschop, Peter Christiaan, 1973- (Author)
Corporate Author:	JSTOR (Organization)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Leiden : Brill, [2014]
Series:	Supplement to Groningen Oriental studies.
Subjects:	Puranas. > Skandapurāṇa. > Kārtikamāsamāhātmya. Mythology, Indic. LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	This book presents a critical edition of Adhyayas 31-52 from the Skandapurana, with an introduction and English synopsis. The text edited in this volume includes central myths of early Saivism, such as the destruction of Daksa's sacrifice and Siva acquiring the bull for his vehicle. Also included is an extensive description of the thirteen hells (Naraka).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xii, 372 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9789004277137 9004277137