From fierce to domesticated: Mariyamman joins the middle class

The fever goddess Mariyamman, worshipped by Hindus of the southern Deccan of South Asia, is traditionally reputed to be a formidable, demanding and frequently angry goddess who insists upon regular shows of fervent devotion. Without them, she can become vengeful, vindictive and destructive. In her m...

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Main Author: Harman, William P. 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2012
In: Nidān
Year: 2012, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 41-65
Further subjects:B Melmaruvattur
B Samayapuram
B Mariyamman
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