The Hungry God

Hindu Tales of Filicide and Devotion

By: David Shulman

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Hardcover | 15 October 1993 | Edition Number 1

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India's folklore and classical literature abound with stories of parents who sacrifice their children. In "The Hungry God," David Shulman examines one set of such tales--Hindu texts that bear similarities to the biblical "aqedah," the account of Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac. In all the stories that Shulman explores, the sacrifice proceeds from a divine command and has no utilitarian explanation or rationale.

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Non-Fiction Religion & Beliefs Hinduism History Earliest Times to Present Day Early History from 500 to 1500 Medieval History Aspects of Religion for Non-Christians Sacred Texts Religion Interfaith Relations Comparative Religion

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Acknowledgments
Introduction
The Little Devotee according to Cekkilar
Ciruttontar/Siriyala in the Telugu Tradition
Sunahsepa: The Riddle of Fathers and Sons
On Teaching the Truth: Vyasa Loses Suka
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
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