Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata

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Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata is written by Lavanya Vemsani and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3030731650 (ISBN 10) and 9783030731656 (ISBN 13).

The Mahabharata preserves powerful journeys of women recognized as the feminine divine and the feminine heroic in the larger culture of India. Each journey upholds the unique aspects of women's life. This book analytically examines the narratives of eleven women from the Mahabharata in the historical context as well as in association with religious and cultural practices. Lavanya Vemsani brings together history, myth, religion, and practice to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the history of Hindu women, as well as their significance within religious Indian culture. Additionally, Vemsani provides important perspective for understanding the enduring legacy of these women in popular culture and modern society.