Bringing the gods to mind: mantra and ritual in early Indian sacrifice
Patton introduces a new perspective on Indic religious history by rethinking the role of mantra in Vedic ritual. Treating Vedic mantra as a form of artistic composition she develops the idea of metonymy, or associational thought, as a major motivator for the use of mantra in sacrificial performance
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Berkeley
University of Californiarnia Press
2005
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| In: | Year: 2005 |
| Further subjects: | B
Mantras
B RELIGION ; Hinduism ; General B RELIGION ; Hinduism ; Rituals & Practice B Vedas Recitation B Electronic books B Vedas B Hinduism ; Rituals B Hinduism Rituals |
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| Summary: | Patton introduces a new perspective on Indic religious history by rethinking the role of mantra in Vedic ritual. Treating Vedic mantra as a form of artistic composition she develops the idea of metonymy, or associational thought, as a major motivator for the use of mantra in sacrificial performance |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record |
| ISBN: | 0520240871 |