Sarah Caldwell

A short, highly readable account of the goddess Kali, one of the Hindu pantheon. Not a scholarly exposition, just a short description of the myths and their meaning. In fact, it was almost enough to make me want to become a Kali worshipper! She is certainly much more interesting than many of the gods more familiar to the west, and it made me realize exactly how creative early cultures were. Overall, highly recommended for anyone who has an hour to kill. Even if you're not interested in comparative religions, you'll find the story intriguing and fun.… (meer)