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100 1 _aMackenzie, Donald A.
_q(Donald Alexander),
_d1873-1936
245 1 0 _aIndian Myth and Legend
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-10-29
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Gonçalo Silva, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Indian Myth and Legend" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, drawing heavily from Sanskrit literature and examining the complexities of the beliefs and traditions of ancient India, including the foundational texts of Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. With a focus on the figures and narratives that have shaped Indian cultural identity, Mackenzie delves into how these myths influence contemporary Hindu thought. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the foundational elements of Indian mythology and explains the significance of India’s historical context. Mackenzie outlines the significance of sacred texts like the Vedas, and with reference to notable deities such as Indra, he sets the stage for an exploration of India's mythological landscape. He discusses early societal structures, religious practices, and the origins of notable customs, while recognizing the interplay between myth and the sociopolitical fabric of the time. This establishes a comprehensive background for readers new to Indian mythology, planting the seeds for deeper examination of specific deities and legends in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHindu mythology
653 _aLegends -- India
700 1 _aGoble, Warwick,
_d1862-1943
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47228
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