1 History & Culture · 1.1.13 Ancient literature

1.1.13.1 Epics and Puranas: Ramayana, Mahabharata and the eighteen Puranas

The two Sanskrit epics and the Puranas grew over many centuries, and together they carry the stories, genealogies and devotional religion of early India.

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Key terms

  • Valmiki
  • Vyasa
  • Jaya
  • Bharata
  • Bhagavad Gita
  • Mahapuranas
  • pancha-lakshana
  • Matsya Purana
  • Nannaya

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  6. Common trapsFoundation
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