Status
Available
Call number
Genres
Collections
Publication
Plume (1786)
Description
A collection of designs showing ancient mythologies of Hinduism.
Media reviews
It’s obviously educational, but it’s fun as well. I think this would make a terrific teacher for students of any ages who wanted to learn more about Hinduism.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Devil_llama
A short, fun introduction to the major Hindu deities, and their convoluted relationships, as well as a description of who is avatar to whom. The pictures are droll and humorous, and help to add a bit of color and life to the discussion of the unfamiliar gods and goddesses. I had been through a
Show More
graduate level philosophy class that explained all this, but not in nearly as cogent or entertaining a manner. This book can be read and enjoyed by adults and children alike. It is far from being an encyclopedic look at Hinduism, but it doesn't pretend to be. Show Less
LibraryThing member uufnn
Sanjay Patel, the author and illustrator of 'The Little Book of Hindu Deities, is an academy award nominated director. The table of contents lists six categories of deities with multiple listings under each."With dozens of gods and goddesses (and one sacred stone), [this book] is chock-full of
Show More
monsters, demons, nobles warriors, and divine divas. . ." Source: the book's back cover. A glossary is included. Show Less
LibraryThing member CurrerBell
A convenient introduction to some deities, demons, and other aspects of Hinduism with colorful (but for my taste a bit too "cutesy") illustrations. Personally, I found it a bit trivializing, hence only 3***, but YMMV.
Original publication date
2006-10-31