TY - BOOK ID - 5476632 TI - Buddhist goddesses of India. PY - 2006 SN - 0691127581 9780691127583 9789780691127 978069112X PB - Princeton Princeton university press DB - UniCat KW - Buddhist goddesses KW - Déesses bouddhiques KW - -294.3*922.1 KW - Goddesses KW - Godheden van het Mahayanaboeddhisme: Boddhisattva's KW - South Asia KW - -Asia, South KW - Indian Sub-continent KW - Indian Subcontinent KW - Southern Asia KW - Orient KW - Religious life and customs. KW - -Religious life and customs. KW - 294.3*922.1 Godheden van het Mahayanaboeddhisme: Boddhisattva's KW - Déesses bouddhiques KW - 294.3*922.1 KW - India KW - Asia, South KW - Asia, Southern UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:5476632 AB - "Beautifully illustrated, the book chronicles the histories, legends, and artistic portrayals of nineteen goddesses and several related human figures and texts. Drawing on a sweeping range of material, from devotional poetry and meditation manuals to rituals and artistic images, Shaw reveals the character, powers, and practice traditions of the female divinities. Interpretations of intriguing traits such as body color, stance, hairstyle, clothing, jewelry, hand gestures, and handheld objects lend deep insight into the symbolism and roles of each goddess." "In addition to being a comprehensive reference, this book traces the fascinating history of these goddesses as they evolved through the early, Mahayana, and Tantric movements in India and found a place in the pantheons of Tibet and Nepal."--BOOK JACKET. ER -