Government of IndiaClassical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion Geography, History and Literature
Author: Dowson, John
Keywords: Dictionary, Hinduism, mythology, religion, Sanskrit, Sanskrit language, Sanskrit terms
Publisher: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co.,London
Description: It is a reference book that attempts to supply what the authors perceived, a strong desire for a Hindu Classical Dictionary. It gives terms mentioned mainly in Hindu mythology, religion and history. The names of the old writers with their localities and identifications are also mentioned. Further, descriptions of the famous Sanskrit books, which find a place in works of European authors, are provided too. The terms are taken from the work of European scholars and not from original Sanskrit authorities.
Source: Central Secretariat Library
Type: Rare Book
Received From: Central Secretariat Library
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.contributor.author | Dowson, John |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-02-27T14:45:16Z |
| dc.date.available | 2019-02-27T14:45:16Z |
| dc.description | It is a reference book that attempts to supply what the authors perceived, a strong desire for a Hindu Classical Dictionary. It gives terms mentioned mainly in Hindu mythology, religion and history. The names of the old writers with their localities and identifications are also mentioned. Further, descriptions of the famous Sanskrit books, which find a place in works of European authors, are provided too. The terms are taken from the work of European scholars and not from original Sanskrit authorities. |
| dc.source | Central Secretariat Library |
| dc.format.extent | xix, 411 p. |
| dc.format.mimetype | Application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co.,London |
| dc.subject | Dictionary, Hinduism, mythology, religion, Sanskrit, Sanskrit language, Sanskrit terms |
| dc.type | Rare Book |
| dc.date.copyright | 1903 |
| dc.identifier.accessionnumber | AS-000275 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.contributor.author | Dowson, John |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-02-27T14:45:16Z |
| dc.date.available | 2019-02-27T14:45:16Z |
| dc.description | It is a reference book that attempts to supply what the authors perceived, a strong desire for a Hindu Classical Dictionary. It gives terms mentioned mainly in Hindu mythology, religion and history. The names of the old writers with their localities and identifications are also mentioned. Further, descriptions of the famous Sanskrit books, which find a place in works of European authors, are provided too. The terms are taken from the work of European scholars and not from original Sanskrit authorities. |
| dc.source | Central Secretariat Library |
| dc.format.extent | xix, 411 p. |
| dc.format.mimetype | Application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co.,London |
| dc.subject | Dictionary, Hinduism, mythology, religion, Sanskrit, Sanskrit language, Sanskrit terms |
| dc.type | Rare Book |
| dc.date.copyright | 1903 |
| dc.identifier.accessionnumber | AS-000275 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
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