Draupadī in the Mahābhārata

Datos Bibliográficos

ID4299748
AutoresBrian Black (0000-0003-2977-1768, autor de correspondencia)
Año2013
Volumen7
Número5
Páginas169-178
Fecha de publicación2013-05-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaReligion Compass (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1749-8171 • E-ISSN: 1749-8171
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/rec3.12042
OpenAlexW1608260763
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas19

This paper will explore three dimensions of Draupadī's literary personality: (1) as a divine figure with a cosmic destiny; (2) as an enraged and defenseless victim of sexual abuse; and (3) as a female scholar (paṇḍitā),who contributes to the Mahābhārata's programmatic examination of dharma (justice). By looking at these three interconnected aspects of her character, the paper will trace her main appearances in the story, engage with scholarly discussions about her literary persona, and reflect upon how Draupadī provides a unique perspective from which to appreciate the Mahābhārata

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