A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature vs Kathāsaritsāgara: Which Should You Read?

Cover of A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature Dowson, John · 1879 ★★★★☆ 4.0 411 pages · ≈ 7 h 37 m · Challenging

This is Volume VIII in a series of ten on India: Religion and Philosophy. Originally published in 1879, work an endeavour has been made to supply the long-felt want of a Hindu Classical Dictionary. The main portion of…

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Cover of Kathāsaritsāgara Kathāsaritsāgara Somadeva Bhaṭṭa · 1839 ★★★★☆ 3.8 10 pages · ≈ 11 min · Challenging

Classical Indic tales; Sanskrit text with German translation.

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