Eternal Recurrence: Indian Mythology

Author: Liu Xiaohui
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: From the initial chaos, the god created, protected, and ultimately destroyed this universe. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, the trinity of Hinduism, or the great trinity of gods. They reveal the confusing aspects of divinity, with each face being a single divinity. When these gods are threatened by demons who seek to disrupt the cosmic order, they are not invincible. When challengers to the cosmic order cannot be defeated by their own strength, they turn to the goddess in the fierce and vengeful form of Kali. The Eternal Cycle – Indian Mythology collects many myths and legends from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. This book is part of the Myths and Humanity series. The series aims to conduct a layered cultural exploration of world myths and their historical roots.