Homa variations: the study of ritual change across the longue durée

Throughout human history, and across many religious cultures, offerings are made into fire. The essays collected in 'Homa Variations' provide detailed studies of this practice, known in the tantric world as the 'homa,' from its inception up to the present.

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Contributors: Payne, Richard K. 1949- (Other) ; Witzel, Michael (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2015
In:Year: 2015
Series/Journal:Oxford ritual studies series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hinduism / Buddhism / Ritual
B Homa
Further subjects:B Homa (Rite)
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Summary:Throughout human history, and across many religious cultures, offerings are made into fire. The essays collected in 'Homa Variations' provide detailed studies of this practice, known in the tantric world as the 'homa,' from its inception up to the present.
ISBN:0199351600
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199351572.001.0001