Synopsis
(from back cover)
This is an authoritative and exhaustive account of Hindu gods and goddesses commonly worshipped in India, and their origin, and the myths and legends that grew around them. Not only does it deal with the Vedi deities, the puranic deities and the female deities, it also gives a full account of the lesser deities, the demons, the sacred birds, animals and trees, providing excellent illustrations traditional in character.
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