Encountering Kali: in the margins, at the center, in the West
This title explores one of the most remarkable divinities the world has seen - the Hindu goddess Kālī. She is simultaneously understood as a blood-thirsty warrior, a goddess of ritual possession, a Tantric sexual partner, and an all-loving, compassionate mother
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Format: | Electronic Book |
Language: | English |
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Published: |
Berkeley
University of Californiarnia Press
2003
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In: | Year: 2003 |
Further subjects: | B
Kālī
B Kālī (Hindu deity) B Philosophy & Religion B Religion B RELIGION ; Hinduism ; Theology B Hinduism B Electronic books |
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Summary: | This title explores one of the most remarkable divinities the world has seen - the Hindu goddess Kālī. She is simultaneously understood as a blood-thirsty warrior, a goddess of ritual possession, a Tantric sexual partner, and an all-loving, compassionate mother |
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Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-310) and index. - Description based on print version record |
ISBN: | 0520232399 |