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Re: Recommendation for Book
In Article<ghenDuExox.DHJ@netcom.com>, <Eberhard@worldnet.att.net> write:
> Could someone recommend to me a book that outlines the familial
> relationships of the various gods and goddesses?
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> EX: the wives of Krishna, and children, etc.
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> Myths and Legends about historical people being descended from the gods.
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> Any works where there is a debate whether a Hindu historical figure was
> mythological or not.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Keith
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My two cents:
For starters, you may want to check out
Myths and Symbols of Indian Art & Civilization - Henrich Zimmer
Books by Ananda Coomaraswamy / AL Basham might be useful.
Cheers
Mukti