In the valley of the Kauravas: a divine kingdom in the Western Himalaya

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,...

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Main Author: Sax, William Sturman (Author)
Format: Book/Monograph
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2024
Series:Oxford scholarship online
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780198879350.001.0001
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2024. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on October 23, 2023)
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISBN:9780191989308
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780198879350.001.0001