Original Sanskrit texts on the origin and history of the people of India: their religion and institutions

Vol. 1. Mythical and legendary accounts of the origin of caste, with an enquiry into its existence in the Vedic age, Ed. 3, 1890.- Vol. 2. The trans-Himalayan origin of the Hindus and their affinity with the western branches of the Arian race, 1860.- Vol. 3. The Vedas: opinions of their authors and...

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Main Author: Muir, John 1810-1882 (Author)
Corporate Authors: Princeton Theological Seminary (Contributor) ; Henry Luce Foundation (Sponsor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London Trübner & co. 1871-1873
In:Year: 1871
Edition:2d ed., rewritten and greatly enlarged.
Further subjects:B India History
B India Religion
B Sanskrit literature
B Civilization (India)
B History
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Summary:Vol. 1. Mythical and legendary accounts of the origin of caste, with an enquiry into its existence in the Vedic age, Ed. 3, 1890.- Vol. 2. The trans-Himalayan origin of the Hindus and their affinity with the western branches of the Arian race, 1860.- Vol. 3. The Vedas: opinions of their authors and of later Indian writers, in regard to their origin, inspiration and authority, 1861.- Vol. 4. Comparison of the Vedic with the later representations of the principal Indian deities, 1863.- Vol. 5. Contributions to a knowledge of the cosmogony, mythology, religious ideas, life and manners, of the Indians in the Vedic age, 1872.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references