Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie
"Indian Myth and Legend" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, drawing heavily from Sanskrit literature and examining the complexities of the beliefs and traditions of ancient India, including the foundational texts of Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. With a focus on the figures and narratives that have shaped Indian cultural identity, Mackenzie delves into how thesemyths influence contemporary Hindu thought. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the foundational elements of Indian mythology and explains the significance of India’s historical context. Mackenzie outlines the significance of sacred texts like the Vedas, and with reference to notable deities such as Indra, he sets the stage for an exploration of India's mythological landscape. He discusses early societal structures, religious practices, and the origins of notable customs, while recognizing the interplay between myth and the sociopolitical fabric of the time. This establishes a comprehensive background for readers new to Indian mythology, planting the seeds for deeper examination of specific deities and legends in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mackenzie, Donald A. (Donald Alexander), 1873-1936 |
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| Illustrator | Goble, Warwick, 1862-1943 |
| Title | Indian Myth and Legend |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Garcia, Gonçalo Silva, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Hindu mythology |
| Subject | Legends -- India |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47228 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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