Project Gutenberg 2014-10-29 Public domain in the USA. 736 Mackenzie, Donald A. (Donald Alexander) 1873 1936 Mackenzie, Donald Alexander Goble, Warwick 1862 1943 Indian Myth and Legend Produced by David Garcia, Gonçalo Silva, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Indian Myth and Legend" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, drawing heavily from Sanskrit literature and examining the complexities of the beliefs and traditions of ancient India, including the foundational texts of Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. With a focus on the figures and narratives that have shaped Indian cultural identity, Mackenzie delves into how these myths influence contemporary Hindu thought. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the foundational elements of Indian mythology and explains the significance of India’s historical context. Mackenzie outlines the significance of sacred texts like the Vedas, and with reference to notable deities such as Indra, he sets the stage for an exploration of India's mythological landscape. He discusses early societal structures, religious practices, and the origins of notable customs, while recognizing the interplay between myth and the sociopolitical fabric of the time. This establishes a comprehensive background for readers new to Indian mythology, planting the seeds for deeper examination of specific deities and legends in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Hindu mythology Legends -- India BL Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Religious 1431966 2025-07-19T05:34:13.035738 text/html 1371355 2024-10-24T11:51:19 text/html 13796234 2025-07-19T05:34:58.012527 application/epub+zip 13802638 2025-07-19T05:34:26.936719 application/epub+zip 538701 2025-07-19T05:34:19.531726 application/epub+zip 14209644 2025-07-19T05:35:13.250463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 14033191 2025-07-19T05:34:45.457545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 809822 2022-09-21T12:42:10.163842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 981573 2025-07-19T05:34:08.568724 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 961674 2024-10-24T11:51:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18125 2025-07-19T05:35:13.485441 application/rdf+xml 22366 2025-07-19T05:34:19.907686 image/jpeg 2820 2025-07-19T05:34:19.722694 image/jpeg 12812133 2025-07-19T05:34:13.360718 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia