Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition
Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions series
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Goddess worship has long been a significant aspect of Hinduism. In this book David Kinsley, author of The Sword and the Flute—Kali & Krsna: Dark Visions of the Terrible and the Sublime in Hindu Mythology, sorts out the rich yet often chaotic history of Hindu goddess worship.
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