HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Mythology
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Hymns in favor of the Gods
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Thoughts on the mystery of life and universe
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Laws of Manu and the history of various dynasties
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Detailed explanation-1: -All major Puranas contain sections on Devi (goddesses) and Tantra; the six most significant of these are: The mythological part of the text weaves the stories of Shiva and Vishnu, along with Parvati, Rama, Krishna and other.
Detailed explanation-2: -The earliest Puranas, composed perhaps between 350 and 750 ce, are the Brahmanda, Devi, Kurma, Markandeya, Matsya, Vamana, Varaha, Vayu, and Vishnu. The next earliest, composed between 750 and 1000, are the Agni, Bhagavata, Bhavishya, Brahma, Brahmavaivarta, Devibhagavata, Garuda, Linga, Padma, Shiva, and Skanda.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Puranas contain myths and genealogies, written in a flowing form like an epic poem, to explain the history and importance of religious rituals, duties, and developments.