The Skandapura?a Volume IIb

Skandapura?a IIb presents a critical edition of Adhyayas 31-52 from the Skandapura?a, with an introduction and English synopsis. The text edited in this volume includes central myths of early Saivism, such as the destruction of Dak?a's sacrifice and Siva acquiring the bull for his vehicle. Also included is an extensive description of the thirteen hells (Naraka).