REL 402
Spring 2026 All Classes
All Classes
Gods Demons and Heroes in Hindu Literature
Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.
An exploration of Hindu literature with a focus on representations of gods and goddesses, demons, and heroes in foundational texts such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas. Through close textual analysis, students will examine the philosophical, theological, and sociocultural dimensions of these narratives. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay between myth and history and the influence of these texts on South Asian literary and religious traditions through the modern period.
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77940
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Lecture-Discussion
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A
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3:00PM
-5:30PM
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W
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215 Davenport Hall
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Newman, A
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77941
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Lecture-Discussion
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B
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3:00PM
-5:30PM
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W
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215 Davenport Hall
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Newman, A
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