A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond, edited by Mich
A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond, edited by Michael Slouber, University of California Press, 2020. Info: ucpress.edu.Imagining the divine as female is rare—even controversial—in most religions. Hinduism, by contrast, preserves a rich and continuous tradition of goddess worship. A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses conveys the diversity of this tradition by bringing together a fresh array of captivating and largely overlooked Hindu goddess tales from different regions. As the first such anthology of goddess narratives in translation, this collection highlights a range of sources from ancient myths to modern lore. The goddesses featured here battle demons, perform miracles, and grant rare Tantric visions to their devotees. Each translation is paired with a short essay that explains the goddess’s historical and social context, elucidating the ways religion adapts to changing times.Contents:List of IllustrationsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction Part One. Demons and Battle1. Bhadrakali: Slaying the Demon in the Backwaters – Noor van Brussel2. Camundi and Uttanahalli: Sisters of the Mysuru Hills – Caleb Simmons3. Kausiki: The Virgin Demon Slayer – Judit Törzsök4. The Seven Mothers: Origin Tales from Two Early Medieval Puranas – Shaman Hatley Part Two. Miracles and Devotees5. Svasthani: Goddess of One’s Own Place – Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz6. Kaila Devi: The Great Goddess as Local Avatar of Miracles – R. Jeremy Saul7. Bahucara Mata: She Who Roams Widely – Darry Dinnell8. Rastrasena: Hawk Goddess of the Mewar Mountains – Adam Newman Part Three. Tantras and Magic9. Rangda in the Calon Arang: A Tale of Magic – Thomas M. Hunter and Ni Wayan Pasek Ariati10. Tvarita: The Swift Goddess – Michael Slouber11. Kamesvari: Visualizing the Goddess of Desire – Anna A. Golovkova12. Avyapadesya: Indefinable Kali – Olga SerbaevaGlossaryList of Deities and CharactersPrimary SourcesReferencesList of ContributorsIndex -- source link
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