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The Skandapurāṇa Volume IV = Adhyāyas 70 – 95. Start of the Skanda and …
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Yuko YokochiPeter Bisschop

Skandapurāṇa IV presents a critical edition of Adhyāyas 70-95 from the Skandapurāṇa , with an introduction and annotated English synopsis. The text edited in this volume includes the myths of Viṣṇu’s manifestation as the Man-Lion (Narasiṃha), the birth of Skanda, the birth of Andhaka, and Hiraṇyākṣa’s battle with the gods culminating in his victory and capture of the Eart…

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978900438351
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384 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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Groningen Oriental Studies, Supplement, Volume: 5
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The Skandapurāṇa Volume IIb = Adhyāyas 31-52. The Vāhana and Naraka Cycles
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Yuko YokochiHans BakkerPeter Bisschop

Skandapurāṇa IIb presents a critical edition of Adhyāyas 31-52 from the Skandapurāṇa, with an introduction and English synopsis. The text edited in this volume includes central myths of early Śaivism, such as the destruction of Dakṣa's sacrifice and Śiva acquiring the bull for his vehicle. Also included is an extensive description of the thirteen hells (Naraka).

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9789004277137
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384 hlm; ill., lamp.,
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