The Skandapura?a. : Adhyayas 70 - 95. Start of the Skanda and Andhaka Cycles / / Volume IV : / edited by Peter Bisschop and Yuko Yokochi.
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...
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| Superior document: | Groningen Oriental Studies, Supplement Series ; Volume 5 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden, The Netherlands : : Koninklijke Brill nv,, [2018] ©2018 |
| Year of Publication: | 2018 |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Groningen-Royal Holloway studies on the Greek city after the Classical Age ;
Volume 5. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
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| Other title: | Preliminary Material / Introduction / Synopsis / Bibliography and Indexes / |
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| Summary: | 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 Earth. Thanks to generous support of the J. Gonda Fund Foundation, the e-book version of this volume is available in Open Access. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9004383514 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | edited by Peter Bisschop and Yuko Yokochi. |