The Cult of Draupadi: Mythologies from Gingee to Kuruksetra - Vol. 1

Wonderful Book

Here is another book by Alf Hiltebeitel & another in depth investigation into Indian folk traditions.He explains how they had a varied effect on local Hindu traditons in both South India Tamil village culture.Then looks into how Draupadi of the Mahabarat & the theme that sees Draupadi as a godess developed in southern Indian villages then compares this to Northern Rajastan.This is more in the locality of the Battle of Kurukshatra of Krishna encouraging Arjuna to fight the good fight.It is a treat for those enamoured with the sub cultures of Indian myth but is aimed at a market of scholars.

This book is torn and has stains..