Description
Roberto Calasso invites readers on an extraordinary journey into the heart of ancient India, exploring the profound and often elusive concept of 'Ka'—the inexpressible, boundless, and overflowing essence of existence. Through a masterful retelling of ancient myths, reminiscent of his acclaimed work on Greek mythology, Calasso plunges us into the historical atmosphere and unique mental outlook of a civilization vastly different from our own. He begins with a compelling mystery: the identity and significance of the most important god in the Rg Veda, unraveling layers of meaning with startling freshness and immediacy. This is a profound exploration of foundational myths, divine power, and the very nature of reality as perceived by one of the world's oldest cultures.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2019
432 pages
ISBN: 9780241399224
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First Published
1996
Language
ita
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