Papers by Mridusmita Mahanta
PHILOSOPHICA, 2013
The paper deals with the concept of river spirit from the standpoint of ecology and human respons... more The paper deals with the concept of river spirit from the standpoint of ecology and human responsibility. Water being an object of awe due to the ignorance about the underwater world has been inviting man throughout the ages to invent benevolent beliefs regarding the presence of some supernatural elements in the surroundings of the water bodies.What deserves special attention is the link of the belief on water spirit with the maintenance of ecology and the regeneration of the environment.The present article tries to observe the original intentions of the formation of the narratives on the water spirits. It also aims to see how they turn out to be the valuable discourse on the preservation of ecology around the world reminding man to their duties and responsibilities for the Mother earth.
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Papers by Mridusmita Mahanta