A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature
by John Dowson
465 pages•about 9 h 45 min to read•Public domain
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About this book
John Dowson's dictionary, first published in 1879, explains the gods, heroes, sages, places and texts of Hindu mythology in alphabetical order. Entries range from a single line to several pages, and they draw directly on the Sanskrit sources. For more than a century it was the standard English reference for readers of the epics and Puranas. It is still a handy companion when a name in the Mahabharata or Ramayana needs explaining.
