Shiva and Dionysus | Alien Danilo

The book tells about the cult of Shiva in India and Dionysus in Europe, consistently proving that these are just two faces of the same ancient Deity. And this cult is still alive today.

Author: Alien Danilo

The book by Alien Danilo is a unique study of the Shaivite tradition, history, myth, practice, the analogue of which, in principle, was not in the Russian—speaking space. Deep parallels with ancient Dionysianism.


Preface

What do we know about Shiva? That he is a god who destroys the universe? The third and last element of the divine Trimurti, measuring "the time of every thing on earth"? Or that he is a frightening, formidable god who was served in cemeteries, shamashans and morgues? Or that an adept of Shiva should break all conceivable prohibitions in order to escape from the steel embrace of Maya?

So. But this is only a small part of the colossal figurative and mythological material crystallized around the figure of Shiva. To learn all the versatility of this deity, to understand the myths, legends, practices and symbols of Shiva, as well as to understand what Shiva is paradoxically close to the image of the Greek Dionysus, this book will help.

The book is written in great detail and in detail, so this is perhaps the most complete and exhaustive material regarding the Shaivite tradition.


The CONTENTS

Preface
Introduction

Chapter 1. Primary sources
CHAPTER 2. Aspects and Legends of God
CHAPTER 3. Goddess
CHAPTER 4. Sons of the Goddess and God
CHAPTER 5. Companions of God
Chapter 6. Animal and vegetable forms of God and Goddess
CHAPTER 7. Holy places
Chapter 8. A man in the world
Chapter 9. Rituals and practices
Chapter 10. God of Dance and Theater
Chapter 11. Life and society
Chapter 12. The Modern Age