Oh terrifying mother


Title	Oh terrifying mother sexuality, violence, and worship of the goddess Kali
Author	Sarah Caldwell
Publication	Oxford Univ. Pr.
Size	XIV, 320p
Language	ENG
ISBN	0195657969
Topics	Kali (Hindu deity)--Cult Sex--Religious aspects--Hinduism Kali (Hindu deity)
Notes	Oh Terrifying Mother is an anthropological exploration of a South Indian ritual in which male actors become possessed by the fierce goddess Bhagvati as a divine offering. By providing an on-the-ground look at the many meanings of Kali to those who worship her, this book fills an important niche in the burgeoning literature on Hindu goddesses.

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