Tantric visions of the divine feminine: the ten mahavidyas
Auteur :
Kinsley, David
Éditeur :
University of California Press
ISBN :
9780520204997
Date de publication :
18 août 1997
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
499 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The Hindu pantheon is rich in images of the divine feminine - deities representing a wide range of symbolic, social, and meditative meanings. This book documents a highly unusual group of ten Hindu tantric goddesses, the Mahavidyas, many of whom are strongly associated with sexuality and violence.