About God with the face of the elephant. Monograph. Getty A.

This book is a unique publication. This is an illustrated monograph by the American orientalist Alice Getty (? - 1946), dedicated to God with the face of the elephant - Ganesha, first published in 1936. The book describes the story of Ganeshi in detail: the origin of his cult in India and the spread in Southeast Asia, China, Indonesia and Japan. A large emphasis is on the description of the preserved archaeological monuments - sculptures and images of Ganesha. Having familiarized yourself with the materials of this work, you will learn why God with the face of the elephant has become one of the most popular gods of India and Asian countries, as well as drawing many interesting information about the culture and religions of the East.

At the end of the text are given Illustrations from the original edition. The book is also equipped with detailed editorial comments.

for a wide range of lovers of history, religion and culture of India and Asian countries.