Publisher's Synopsis
Skandapurana IV presents a critical edition of Adhyayas 70-95 from the Skandapurana , with an introduction and annotated English synopsis. The text edited in this volume includes the myths of Visnu's manifestation as the Man-Lion (Narasimha), the birth of Skanda, the birth of Andhaka, and Hiranyaksa's battle with the gods culminating in his victory and capture of the Earth. Thanks to generous support of the J. Gonda Fund Foundation, the e-book version of this volume is available in Open Access.