The Mythology of the Hindus: With Notices of the Various Mountain and Island Tribes Inhabiting the Two Peninsulas of India and the Neighbouring Islands, and an Appendix Comprising the Minor Avatars and the Mythological and Religious Terms, &c, &c of the Hindus |
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... became also symbols of divine attributes , till they , either from the restless disposition of man , or the crafty machinations of priests , were succeeded by personified representations more intelligible to the general mass of human ...
... became also symbols of divine attributes , till they , either from the restless disposition of man , or the crafty machinations of priests , were succeeded by personified representations more intelligible to the general mass of human ...
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... became one of an immense magnitude . He subse- quently disclosed himself , and finally announced the flood , which , in con- sequence of the depravity of the world , was about to overwhelm the earth . with destruction . " In seven days ...
... became one of an immense magnitude . He subse- quently disclosed himself , and finally announced the flood , which , in con- sequence of the depravity of the world , was about to overwhelm the earth . with destruction . " In seven days ...
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... of Vishnu , or of what other kind , we are not told ) , became his vehicle , and conveyed him thither on his back . He saw the female , and seduced her by ( what too many ladies of the present day are led astray by KURMAVATARA . 15.
... of Vishnu , or of what other kind , we are not told ) , became his vehicle , and conveyed him thither on his back . He saw the female , and seduced her by ( what too many ladies of the present day are led astray by KURMAVATARA . 15.
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... became the earth . The female had at first two sons ( one of whom slew the other ) , and afterwards several children , from whom sprung the rest of mankind . This curious legend would appear to bear , in some parts , a strong affinity ...
... became the earth . The female had at first two sons ( one of whom slew the other ) , and afterwards several children , from whom sprung the rest of mankind . This curious legend would appear to bear , in some parts , a strong affinity ...
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... became incarnate in the person of a dwarf , the more effectually to humble the pride , and to punish the presumption of the apostate king . It must here be imagined , that power having been once conferred upon mortals by a deity could ...
... became incarnate in the person of a dwarf , the more effectually to humble the pride , and to punish the presumption of the apostate king . It must here be imagined , that power having been once conferred upon mortals by a deity could ...
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