Playing God analyses the mythology and ritual praxis of the Muttappan cult and examines attempts to integrate the cult into a wider Hinduism by enunciating a new hermeneutic of the legend and rituals based on the Hindu Advaitic tradition. The book also discussed how the Teyyam ritual contrasts significantly with rituals and worship in Brahminical Hinduism.
- ISBN13 9781845535254
- Publish Date 1 November 2017 (first published 30 November 2010)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Equinox Publishing Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 118
- Language English
- URL http://https://equinoxpub.com/home/playing-god/