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To: Joe S Pack who wrote (42717)	5/25/2002 1:39:29 AM
From: arun gera	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 50167

Draupadi Among Rajput, Muslims, and Dalits. <Hey Nat, Iqbal. Here is a book that ties it all together.> >>In doing so, Hiltebeitel sheds new light on the intertwining oral traditions of medieval Rajput military culture, Dalits ("former Untouchables"), and Muslims.>> Hiltebeitel, Alf Rethinking India's Oral and Classical Epics: Draupadi among Rajputs, Muslims, and Dalits. xiv, 560 p., 18 halftones, 3 maps, 13 tables. 1999 Cloth $60.00tx 0-226-34050-3 Spring 1999 Paper $50.00tx 0-226-34051-1 Spring 1999 Throughout India and Southeast Asia, ancient classical epics--the Mahabharata and the Ramayana--continue to exert considerable cultural influence. Rethinking India's Oral and Classical Epics offers an unprecedented exploration into South Asia's regional epic traditions. Using his own fieldwork as a starting point, Alf Hiltebeitel analyzes how the oral tradition of the south Indian cult of the goddess Draupadi and five regional martial oral epics compare with one another and tie in with the Sanskrit epics. Drawing on literary theory and cultural studies, he reveals the shared subtexts of the Draupadi cult Mahabharata and the five oral epics, and shows how the traditional plots are twisted and classical characters reshaped to reflect local history and religion. In doing so, Hiltebeitel sheds new light on the intertwining oral traditions of medieval Rajput military culture, Dalits ("former Untouchables"), and Muslims. Breathtaking in scope, this work is indispensable for those seeking a deeper understanding of South Asia's Hindu and Muslim traditions. Subjects: Asian Studies: General Asian Studies Religion: Comparative Studies and History of Religion Religion: South and East Asian Religions The University of Chicago Press You may purchase this title at these fine bookstores. Outside the USA, consult our international information page. File last modified on 5/02/2002.