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Encountering Kali explores one of the most remarkable divinities the world has seenthe Hindu goddess Kali. She is simultaneously understood as a bloodthirsty warrior, a goddess of ritual possession, a Tantric sexual partner, and an allloving, compassionate Mother. Popular and scholarly interest in her has been on the rise in the West in recent years. Responding to this phenomenon, this volume focuses on the complexities involved in interpreting Kali in both her indigenous South Asian settings and her more recent Western incarnations. Using scriptural history, temple architecture, political violence, feminist and psychoanalytic criticism, autobiographical reflection, and the goddess's recent guises on the Internet, the contributors pose questions relevant to our understanding of Kali, as they illuminate the problems and promises inherent in every act of crosscultural interpretation.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Encountering Kali'? A: The book explores the complexities of interpreting the Hindu goddess Kali in both her indigenous South Asian context and her recent representations in the West.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Encountering Kali'? A: The author of the book is Rachel Fell McDermott.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Encountering Kali'? A: The book covers topics such as scriptural history, temple architecture, political violence, feminist and psychoanalytic criticism, and autobiographical reflections related to Kali.
- Q: How many pages does 'Encountering Kali' have? A: The book has a total of 321 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Encountering Kali'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Encountering Kali' published? A: The book was published on May 5, 2003.
- Q: Is 'Encountering Kali' a new book? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What edition of 'Encountering Kali' is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What cultural aspects does 'Encountering Kali' address? A: The book addresses cultural aspects of Kali's worship, interpretation, and representation in both South Asian and Western contexts.
- Q: Are there any specific themes explored in the book related to Kali? A: Yes, the themes include the duality of Kali as a warrior goddess and a compassionate mother, as well as her role in rituals and modern interpretations.