Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists - Paperback

Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists is a book written by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, a Sri Lankan philosopher and art historian. The book is a collection of traditional stories and myths from Hindu and Buddhist cultures, with a focus on their symbolism and philosophical significance. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, tales of gods and goddesses, and accounts of the lives and teachings of spiritual leaders such as the Buddha. Coomaraswamy provides commentary and analysis throughout the book, offering insights into the deeper meanings and cultural contexts of these myths. The book is intended for scholars of religion and mythology, as well as general readers interested in exploring the rich mythology of Hindu and Buddhist cultures.1913. The aim of this work is to relate, in a manner close to the original, such of the myths as are more or less familiar to every educated Indian. The stories related here include a knowledge which is absolutely necessary for every foreigner who proposes to cooperate with the Indian people for the attainment of their desired ends. The Indian myths here retold include almost all of those which are commonly illustrated in Indian sculpture and painting. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.