1.

Record Nr.

UNICAMPANIAVAN00192993

Titolo

Space, Time and the Limits of Human Understanding / Shyam Wuppuluri, Giancarlo Ghirardi editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham, : Springer, 2017

Titolo uniforme

Space, Time and the Limits of Human Understanding

Descrizione fisica

xxiii, 530 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Soggetti

00A79 (77-XX) - Physics [MSC 2020]

83-XX - Relativity and gravitational theory [MSC 2020]

83Fxx - Cosmology [MSC 2020]

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910483513803321

Autore

Vemsani Lavanya

Titolo

Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata : Hindu Women in History, Text, and Practice / / by Lavanya Vemsani

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2021

ISBN

9783030731656

3030731650

Edizione

[1st ed. 2021.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (275 pages)

Disciplina

294.5923046

Soggetti

Hinduism

Religion - History

Religion and sociology

Classical literature

Literature, Ancient

Feminism

Feminist theory

History of Religion

Sociology of Religion

Classical and Antique Literature

Feminism and Feminist Theory



Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1: Introduction: Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata -- Chapter 2: Satyavati: Ferrier of the Family -- Chapter 3: Kunti: The Many Journeys of the Quintessential Mother -- Chapter 4: Draupadi: Fire-born Fierce Woman -- Chapter 5: Madhavi: Return to Self in Ancient and Modern Retellings -- Chapter 6: Damayanti's Saga: Invisible Enemy and Search for Soul Mate -- Chapter 7: Savitri: The Timeless Traveler -- Chapter 8: Subhadra: Self-Sacrifice to Protection and Prosperity -- Chapter 9: Amba's Journey Through Multiple Lives -- Chapter 10: Ganga: Personhood of the Personified Waters -- Chapter 11: Shakuntala: Lone Journeys Deep in the Forest -- Chapter 12: Urvashi: Celestial Woman and Earthly Heroes -- Chapter 13: Conclusion: Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata.

Sommario/riassunto

The Mahabharata preserves powerful journeys of women recognized as the feminine divine and the feminine heroic in the larger culture of India. Each journey upholds the unique aspects of women's life. This book analytically examines the narratives of eleven women from the Mahabharata in the historical context as well as in association with religious and cultural practices. Lavanya Vemsani brings together history, myth, religion, and practice to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hindu women, as well as their significance within religious Indian culture. Additionally, Vemsani provides important perspective for understanding the enduring legacy of these women in popular culture and modern society. Lavanya Vemsani is Professor of History at Shawnee State University, USA. Her publications include Modern Hinduism in Text and Context, Krishna in History, Thought, and Culture, and Hindu and Jain Mythology of Balarama. Vemsani is President of the Ohio Academy of History. She is the Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Indic Religions and Associate Editor of Air Force Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, and Canadian Journal of History. She is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Research Award, and SACA/CASA Best Thesis Award.