Three Functions of Hell in the Hindu Traditions
In this article are analysed three functions of hell in the Hindu traditions, a narrative, a social and an economic. Because of the strong images the narratives of hell contain, they are excellent means to catch the attention of the audience. The social function of hell is to protect the social orde...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2009
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Year: 2009, Volume: 56, Issue: 2/3, Pages: 385-400 |
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Hell
PURĀNAS
MANUSMRTI
HINDUISM
MAHĀBHĀRATA
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