South Asian Animal Divination : A Critical Anthology /
This scholarly work examines the history and practice of animal omen divination in South Asia, comparing it to similar traditions in Mesopotamia and classical antiquity. It provides critical editions and translations of relevant texts, including chapters from the Gārgīyajyotiṣa , Śārdūlakarṇāvadāna...
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Leiden ; Boston :
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2025.
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Asian Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2025.
Sir Henry Wellcome Asian Series ;
23.
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