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India -- pt. 2: Foundations of Hinduism

Historiansplaining: A historian tells you why everything you know is wrong

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Hindu Mythology - The Metaphysics of Goddesses

The main focal points of worship for most hindus are shiva and vishnu. Other deities were brought into the pantheon in the cassical age. There are various female goddesses, such as parvati, lacmi and kali who are all seen in some way as partaking in the essence of devi but who have been differentiated into personas.

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