Project Gutenberg 2007-10-04 Public domain in the USA. 282 Barnett, Lionel D. (Lionel David) 1871 1960 Barnett, Lionel David Barnett, L. D. (Lionel David) Hindu gods and heroes : $b studies in the history of the religion of India Produced by Thierry Alberto, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Hindu Gods and Heroes: Studies in the History of the Religion of India" by Lionel D. Barnett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolution of Hindu mythology and religion, focusing particularly on the Vedic age and the nature of its gods and heroic figures. It examines the origins, characteristics, and worship of prominent deities, as well as the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Aryans. The opening of this work presents a vivid depiction of an Aryan village in the Eastern Punjab over three thousand years ago, outlining the simple yet complex life of its inhabitants. It contrasts the popular religion rooted in magic and spirits with the priestly rituals steeped in formality and structured worship in the Vedic tradition. Barnett discusses how the originally abstract deities stand in contrast to hero figures like Indra, exploring their attributes and roles in society. He thoughtfully critiques the development of these figures and their transformation from deities of nature into more personal gods, setting the stage for a broader investigation of Hindu theology and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). 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