The Skandapur??a Volume IV
Contributors: Yokochi, Yuko
Publisher: Brill
Place of publication: Leiden; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 383
ISBN-13: 9789004383517; 9789004383487
Subjects: Religion & beliefs; Classical texts
Description: Skandapur??a IV presents a critical edition of Adhy?yas 70-95 from the Skandapur??a , with an introduction and annotated English synopsis. 
The text edited in this volume includes the myths of Vi??u?s manifestation as the Man-Lion (Narasi?ha), the birth of Skanda, the birth of Andhaka, and Hira?y?k?a?s battle with the gods culminating in his victory and capture of the Earth. 
Thanks to generous support of the J. Gonda Fund Foundation, the e-book version of this volume is available in Open Access.
Notes: FP7 Ideas: European Research Council 609823 FP7 SC39

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