Varanasi :   myths and scientific studies : proceedings of an interdisciplinary workshop / 
edited by Vidula Jayaswal 
 - New Delhi :  Aryan Books International,   2013. 
 - xxii, 170 p. : ill., 28 Maps ; 19 x 25 cm 
<br/><br/> Includes bibliographical references and index.<br/>Includes verses in Sanskrit ; with English translation. 
<br/><br/>Contents : VIEWS OF INDOLOGISTS AND SCIENTISTS-- Chapter 1. Vedic myths and mythology--Chapter 2. Ecology and Indian myth--Chapter 3. Do Indian myths have a scientific basis--Chapter 4. Myths and scientific basis ?--Chapter 5. Spiritual and scientific perspectives in Jain mythology-- CASE STUDIES -- Chapter 6. Jataka stories and Archaeology : a case study of Varanasi--Chapter 7. Myths related to Avimuktakshetra-- Chapter 8. Varanasi and the Ganga river : a geological perspective--Chapter 9. Ganga and Kashi : myths and scientific enquiries-- Chapter 10. Varanasi : origin and growth from a geomorphic perspective-- OBSERVATIONS-- Chapter 11. Myths, consciousness and science of signs--Chapter 12. Myths and science  
<br/><br/> Contributed articles presented at one-day Interdisciplinary Workshop on Myths and Scientific Studies held on November 02, 2010 under the auspices of Banaras Hindu University. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9788173054501 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>India-history<br/>Mythology --Congresses<br/>Excavations--India--Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh)--Congresses<br/>Religion and science--India--Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh)--Congresses.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>954.2  / VAR