In the Valley of the Kauravas

In the Valley of the Kauravas
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 314
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ISBN-10 : 9780198879350
ISBN-13 : 0198879350
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Book Synopsis In the Valley of the Kauravas by : William S. Sax

Download or read book In the Valley of the Kauravas written by William S. Sax and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-02 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Western Himalaya, local gods are seen to rule as kings, communicating with their subjects through their human oracles. They remain central in modern society, and In the Valley of the Kauravas explores how the power of the local gods and oracles remains by examining the myths, legends, rituals, and folklore of the region.


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