Bringing the gods to mind: mantra and ritual in early Indian sacrifice
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Main Author: Patton, Laurie L. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berkeley University of California Press 2005
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Patton introduces a new perspective on Indic religious history by rethinking the role of mantra in Vedic ritual. Treating Vedic mantra as a form of artistic composition she develops the idea of metonymy, or associational thought, as a major motivator for the use of mantra in sacrificial performance
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (1 volume)
ISBN:0520240871
0520930886
1282357417
9780520240872
9780520930889
9781282357419

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