a pilgrimage up the Ganges River to the source of Hindu culture
Alter, Stephen
2001
The author provides an account of his trek to Garhwal, the four sources of the Ganges River in northern India, and shares information about the plants and animals he encounters, Hindu myths associated with the terrain, and people he meets along with way.
A description accompanied by full-color photographs of several festivals celebrated by Mexican Americans in the United States: the Day of the Dead, the processions of Las Posadas, New Year's Day and the dance of Los Matachines, and Three Kings' Day.
Presents an introduction to Egyptian mythology, providing information on their origins and the role it played in African culture and society. Includes illustrations and examples of myths.
Explores the mythology of ancient Egypt, discussing how each person, aided by individual gods and goddesses, had a duty to help keep the powers of evil from taking over the world.
Discusses various historical details of Muslims in North America, from eighteenth-century African-American Muslim slaves through the struggles of Muslim Americans after 9/11, with an examination of the different incarnations of Islamic faith and the influence of Muslim Americans on various social and political movements in the United States.
Contains twenty-two essays that describe the history, origins, and culture of Hinduism covering such topics as the evolution of the caste system, its expansion outside of India, Hinduism in the United States, and more.
Photographs and Spanish and English text describe the symbols and traditions associated with the Day of the Dead celebration among ancient and modern Mayan cultures, focusing on the soul's path through the essence of food in the Yucatan.
Describes the festivals of Tibet, showing how the celebrations, with their songs, foods, and activities, express the customs and beliefs of the people.
