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Myths of the North-East Frontier of India

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The North Eastern region of India is known for its rich diversity in culture, language, and society. Before the arrival of Christianity during the British period, the region was home to a wide array of animistic and indigenous traditions. The society was inherently multi-religious, with influences from various belief systems, including Buddhism, Shamanism, and Hinduism. This book is a collection of over 400 mythological tales translated into English. It explores the diverse ideas and religious practices prevalent in the region's folklore and mythology, as well as the various worship traditions.
Verrier Elwin (1902-1964) was a British based anthropologist, eth-nologist, and a tribal activist. He served as the deputy director of Anthropological Survey of India. He was a fellow of the Indian National Science Academy. He wrote several books such as, The Baiga; Folk-tales of Mahakoshal; The Kingdom of the Young; Gandhi: the Dawn of Indian Freedom
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