Böcker av Heinrich Zimmer

Die 'Keltischen Studien' von Heinrich Zimmer und Wilhelm Oscar Ernst Windisch sind ein Standardwerk der Keltologie. Die Autoren beschäftigen sich mit den Sprachen und Kulturen der keltischen Völker und präsentieren neue Erkenntnisse zu deren Geschichte, Literatur und Mythologie. Ein unverzichtbares Referenzwerk für alle, die sich für die keltische Welt interessieren.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Heinrich Zimmer diskutiert in seiner Abhandlung die historische Figur Nennius, einen britischen Historiker des 9. Jahrhunderts. Zimmer untersucht das Werk und die Biographie Nennius' und fordert eine Neubewertung seiner Rolle in der Geschichtsschreibung.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Frontmatter -- INHALT -- VORSPIEL -- SPIEL UM DEN ELEFANTEN -- NACHSPIEL -- INDEX -- TAFELN -- Backmatter

ZIMMER: SPHÄREN SC 12

Aus dem Buch: "Indien erzählt sich den Mythos vom Könige Mutschukunda, dem vorzeitlichen Helden, der über Weltalter hin in einer Höhle schlief. Sein Vater Mandhatar kam auf wunderbare Weise zur Welt und ward vom Götterkönige Indra selbst mit seinem göttlichen Finger genährt; zu indragleicher Größe unter den Königen der Menschen bestimmt, sog er sich an dem Zeigefinger des Gottes groß, denn keine Mutter nährte ihn, da er von keiner Mutter kam. Ihn mußte sein Vater hundert Herbste lang austragen, bis er ihm aus der linken Flanke brach: der Kinderlose hatte versehentlich das Zauberwasser ausgetrunken, das Priester für seine Frau bereitet hatten, auf daß sie fruchtbar werde."

A landmark work that demystifies the rich tradition of Indian art, Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization analyzes key motifs found in legend, myth, and folklore taken directly from the Sanskrit. It provides a comprehensive introduction to visual thinking and picture reading in Indian art and thought. Ultimately, the book shows that profound Hindu and Buddhist intuitions on the riddles of life and death are universally recognizable.

Examines the diverse cultural influences which have shaped the basic philosophical traditions of India.

Places the position of the Buddhist Tantras within Mahayana Buddhism and recalls their early literary history, especially the Guhyasamahatantra. This title also covers Buddhist Genesis and the Tantric tradition. It explores the Tantric teachings of the inner Zodiac and the fivefold ritual symbolism of passion.

Drawing on both Eastern and Western literature, this is an anthology of stories linked by the theme of conflict with the forces of evil. Beginning with a tale from the "Arabian Nights", this theme unfolds in stories from early Hinduism, Irish paganism, the Arthurian cycle and other legends.