Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Loading... The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow (edition 2006)by Sanjay Patel (Author)
Work InformationThe Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow by Sanjay Patel
None Loading...
Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Super cute and super informative. It now has pride of place as our bathroom book. ( ) Sanjay Patel, the author and illustrator of 'The Little Book of Hindu Deities, is an academy award nominated director. The table of contents lists six categories of deities with multiple listings under each."With dozens of gods and goddesses (and one sacred stone), [this book] is chock-full of monsters, demons, nobles warriors, and divine divas. . ." Source: the book's back cover. A glossary is included. This review, complete with adorable pictures, and others posted over at my blog. This is an excellent little book for those of you who like reading about various gods and enjoy fantastic, bold illustrations. I think this book is suitable for a younger audience, as well as adults who are looking for a quick overview of the different deities and appreciate Patel’s art style (how can you not?!) There are some gods who have a more violent nature (and one who lusts after his own daughter) but there’s nothing so graphic that those reading middle-grade level books couldn’t handle. I’m head over heels for Patel’s art style – I actually didn’t know this book existed until I received it for Christmas, but two of his other books are on my wish list. I fell in love with his style after featuring another blogger's copy of Ramayana on my blog. I love the bright color pallet and the simple design and I know I’ll come back to this over and over. I would love it if Patel did a whole series of different deities in this style like Greek/Roman, Celtic, etc! A short, fun introduction to the major Hindu deities, and their convoluted relationships, as well as a description of who is avatar to whom. The pictures are droll and humorous, and help to add a bit of color and life to the discussion of the unfamiliar gods and goddesses. I had been through a graduate level philosophy class that explained all this, but not in nearly as cogent or entertaining a manner. This book can be read and enjoyed by adults and children alike. It is far from being an encyclopedic look at Hinduism, but it doesn't pretend to be.
It’s obviously educational, but it’s fun as well. I think this would make a terrific teacher for students of any ages who wanted to learn more about Hinduism.
A collection of designs showing ancient mythologies of Hinduism. No library descriptions found. |
Current DiscussionsNonePopular covers
Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)704.948945211095496The arts Modified subdivisions of the arts Special topics in fine and decorative arts Iconography Religious art Non-Christian religious art Hinduism, Buddhism in art Hinduism in artLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |