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Sarasvati, Riverine Goddess of Knowledge

Sarasvati, Riverine Goddess of Knowledge From the Manuscript-Carrying Vina-Player to the Weapon-Wielding Defender of the Dharma

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is a fascinating depiction of the transformation of the Indian riverine goddess from the manuscript-carrying vina-player to the Buddhist weapon-wielding defender of the Dharma. Drawing on Sanskrit and Chinese textual sources, as well as Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist art historical representations, this book traces the conceptual and iconographic development of the riverine goddess of knowledge Sarasvati from sometime after 1750 B.C.E. to the seventh century C.E.

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Manohar Publishers and Distributors

Manohar Publishers & Distributors are known for quality scholarly publications in the field of social sciences, with a focus on India in particular and South Asia in general. Over the years, apart from publishing well known Indian and foreign authors, Manohar has co-published with many prestigious institutions in India and abroad. We publish 40-45 original titles every year.

Book information

ISBN: 9789360801892
Publisher: Manohar Publishers & Distributors
Imprint: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 408
Weight: -1g
Height: 250mm
Width: 170mm