Oh Terrifying Mother Sexuality, Violence and Worship of the Goddess Kali

Sarah Caldwell

Paperback (19 Jul 2001)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Oh Terrifying Mother is an anthropological exploration of a South Indian ritual in which male actors become possessed by the fierce goddess Bhagvati as a divine offering. By providing an on-the- ground look at many meanings of Kali to those who worship her, this book fills an important niche in the burgeoning literature on Hindu goddesses.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780195657968
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	19 Jul 2001
DEWEY:	294.52114
DEWEY edition:	21
Number of pages:	320
Weight:	343g
Height:	217mm
Width:	140mm
Spine width:	17mm