Oh Terrifying Mother: Sexuality, Violence and Worship of the Goddess Kali

Sarah Caldwell

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Indian and Buddhist Studies South Asian Studies and Diaspora Cultural and Mythological Studies

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Oh Terrifying Mother is an anthropological exploration of a South Indian ritual in which male actors become possessed by the fierce goddess Bhagvati as a divine offering. By providing an on-the-ground look at the many meanings of Kali to those who worship her, this book fills an important niche in the burgeoning literature on Hindu goddesses.

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