Bringing the Gods to Mind (e-bog) af Patton, Laurie L.
Patton, Laurie L. (forfatter)

Bringing the Gods to Mind e-bog

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This elegantly written book introduces a new perspective on Indic religious history by rethinking the role of mantra in Vedic ritual. In Bringing the Gods to Mind, Laurie Patton takes a new look at mantra as &quote;performed poetry&quote; and in five case studies draws a portrait of early Indian sacrifice that moves beyond the well-worn categories of &quote;magic&quote; and &quote;magico-religi...
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Forfattere Patton, Laurie L. (forfatter)
Udgivet 27 juni 2005
Længde 304 sider
Genrer HRG
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780520930889
This elegantly written book introduces a new perspective on Indic religious history by rethinking the role of mantra in Vedic ritual. In Bringing the Gods to Mind, Laurie Patton takes a new look at mantra as "e;performed poetry"e; and in five case studies draws a portrait of early Indian sacrifice that moves beyond the well-worn categories of "e;magic"e; and "e;magico-religious"e; thought in Vedic sacrifice. Treating Vedic mantra as a sophisticated 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. Filling a long-standing gap in our understanding, her book provides a history of the Indian interpretive imagination and a study of the mental creativity and hermeneutic sophistication of Vedic religion.