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Routledge Women and the Puranic Tradition in India - Routledge

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This scholarly analysis examines the diverse representations of women in Puranic traditions spanning ancient India from approximately CE 300-1000. The work explores how women were portrayed across multiple roles - as virtuous wives, mothers, daughters, widows, and other figures - within the broader socio-religious context of the period. Puranas, meaning ancient narratives, function as brahmanical texts within socio-religious literature that offered wider accessibility and inclusivity compared to Smritis, which remained restricted to upper sections of society. The book systematically locates, identifies, and comments on the multiplicity of women's images and depictions throughout Puranic texts, providing comprehensive insight into how these foundational Indian narratives constructed and reflected women's social positions and cultural roles during this formative historical period.

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Analyses representations of women across multiple roles including wives, mothers, daughters, widows, and other figures in Puranic traditions.

Examines the socio-religious context of ancient India during the CE 300-1000 period when these texts were composed and circulated.

Explores how Puranas functioned as more inclusive brahmanical literature compared to the restricted accessibility of Smritis.

Published by Routledge India, providing academic scholarship on historical women's studies and Indian religious traditions.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138286419
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Asia > India
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 14 August 2018
Listed Since: 25 April 2018

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