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Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative

Gods, Kings and Other Heroes

Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative( )
Author: Appleton, Naomi
Series title:Dialogues in South Asian Traditions: Religion, Philosophy, Literature and History Ser.
ISBN:978-1-4724-8445-1
Publication Date:Nov 2016
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Group
Imprint:Routledge
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $180.00
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Taking a comparative approach which considers characters that are shared across the narrative traditions of early Indian religions (Brahmanical Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism) Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative explores key religious and social ideals, as well as points of contact, dialogue and contention between different worldviews. The book focuses on three types of character - gods, heroes, and kings - that are of particular importance to early South...
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