PA363 - Devi: Goddesses of India
A study of various Hindu goddesses, including their iconography and particular powers, as well as the ritualistic ways in which they are worshipped in diverse regions of India, with a glimpse of feminist appropriations of Kali in the West as well. Primary and secondary readings include poetry, theology, and historical-critical studies. Films depict a variety of rituals. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures requirement. (Not offered 2024-25).
Prerequisite: Religion 160 or consent of instructor.
Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: G
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