Oh Terrifying Mother Sexuality, Violence and Worship of the Goddess Kali |
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| Author:
| Caldwell, Sarah |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-565796-8 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2001 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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Oh Terrifying Mother is an anthropological exploration of a South Indian ritual in which male actors become possessed by the fierce goddess Bhagvati as a divine offering. By providing an on-the- ground look at many meanings of Kali to those who worship her, this book fills an important niche in the burgeoning literature on Hindu goddesses.
Oh Terrifying Mother is an anthropological exploration of a South Indian ritual in which male actors become possessed by the fierce goddess Bhagvati as a divine offering. By providing an on-the- ground look at many meanings of Kali to those who worship her, this book fills an important niche in the burgeoning literature on Hindu goddesses.