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Hindu Mythology — Vedic And Puranic is an organized and methodical account of the different Indian deities, including such aspects as their origin, classification, function, and their relationship with each other. Summary Of The Book Hindu mythology is based on the stories and legends that surround the gods and goddesses who occupy a central position in this religion. These goddesses and gods have been depicted differently in different works of literature and art. Hindu Mythology — Vedic And Puranic is an account of all the different deities that have belonged either to the Puranic age or the Vedic age. It draws relationships among the various deities, traces their origins, and discusses their attributes and functions. According to their origin, they are classified into major gods of the Vedic age and Puranic age, and deities considered inferior, such as divine animals, birds, and plants, minor deities, demigods, and supernatural beings. Hindu Mythology — Vedic And Puranic draws upon authoritative sources, and presents deities with the help of artistic illustrations. The story, legends and concepts have been explained in a clear and lucid manner so that it is easy-to-understand for even a layperson. The book will be of great interest to students, teachers, and scholars of Hindu Mythology. People with general interest in the subject will also find Hindu Mythology — Vedic And Puranic a valuable read.  About W. J. Wilkins Other books written by William Joseph Wilkins are Hindu Gods and Goddesses, Daily Life and Work in India, and Modern Hinduism: Being An Account of the Religion and Life of the Hindus in Northern India.