Animesh Manna
Biographic Data
| ID | 8755720 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Animesh Manna |
| GIVEN NAMES | Animesh |
| FAMILY NAME | Manna |
| SIGNATURE | MANNA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kanya Maha Vidyalaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5368-9441 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Ophiology in Ancient India
Ophiology, the study of snakes, was a vital component of ancient India’s knowledge system, seamlessly integrating scientific inquiry, medicinal practices, and cultural reverence. This article explores the role of ophiology in ancient India, focusing on its scientific foundations in Vedic and Ayurvedic texts, its ecological insights, and its cultural significance, particularly through the Buddhist deities Janguli and Tara. Drawing from primary sou…
Snake Worship in North-East India
Snake worship, or Ophiolatry, has long been an integral part of the cultural and religious landscape of Northeast India, deeply embedded in the animistic beliefs of indigenous tribes that view snakes as divine entities symbolizing fertility, protection, and wisdom. Using textual analysis of historical literary sources and ethnographic accounts, this study investigates the intricacies of snake worship. The study places snake worship in its larger …
Empowerment And Gender Equality Among Tribal Women
Empowerment and gender equality are crucial for the socio-economic development of any community, especially the tribal communities in India. Tribal women face multiple challenges such as low literacy, poor health, lack of access to productive resources, and violence. They also have limited participation in decision-making and political processes, despite their significant role in collecting and managing minor forest produce. To address these issu…
Witchcraft
The article examines the phenomenon of witchcraft in medieval Europe, focusing on the role of ecstasy as a key element of the witch’s experience. It shows how witchcraft was conceived as a heretical and demonic activity that involved flying through the air, having sex with devils, and joining in night-time gatherings. It also analyses the historical and religious factors that influenced the formation and expression of witchcraft beliefs, such as …
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Witchcraft
The article examines the phenomenon of witchcraft in medieval Europe, focusing on the role of ecstasy as a key element of the witch’s experience. It shows how witchcraft was conceived as a heretical and demonic activity that involved flying through the air, having sex with devils, and joining in night-time gatherings. It also analyses the historical and religious factors that influenced the formation and expression of witchcraft beliefs, such as …
Empowerment And Gender Equality Among Tribal Women
Empowerment and gender equality are crucial for the socio-economic development of any community, especially the tribal communities in India. Tribal women face multiple challenges such as low literacy, poor health, lack of access to productive resources, and violence. They also have limited participation in decision-making and political processes, despite their significant role in collecting and managing minor forest produce. To address these issu…
Ophiology in Ancient India
Ophiology, the study of snakes, was a vital component of ancient India’s knowledge system, seamlessly integrating scientific inquiry, medicinal practices, and cultural reverence. This article explores the role of ophiology in ancient India, focusing on its scientific foundations in Vedic and Ayurvedic texts, its ecological insights, and its cultural significance, particularly through the Buddhist deities Janguli and Tara. Drawing from primary sou…
Snake Worship in North-East India
Snake worship, or Ophiolatry, has long been an integral part of the cultural and religious landscape of Northeast India, deeply embedded in the animistic beliefs of indigenous tribes that view snakes as divine entities symbolizing fertility, protection, and wisdom. Using textual analysis of historical literary sources and ethnographic accounts, this study investigates the intricacies of snake worship. The study places snake worship in its larger …
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