ACKERMANAt a glance
History, context & interpretation
What this document is
Great epic containing the Bhagavad Gita. Traditional authorship by Vyasa; scholarly view of multi-layered composition.
Dating and civilization
Mahabharata / Bhagavad Gita is catalogued under Indian and is dated c. 400 BCE–400 CE. Its recorded category is Epic / Scripture, associated with Sanskrit.
Where to investigate
Manuscripts in Indian libraries, British Library, and other major collections
Connected traditions
This entry connects to Ra (Re), An (Anu), Thor. Follow the linked deity profiles to compare stories and roles.
Sources and further reading
Historical descriptions are educational summaries. Religious traditions, scholarly interpretations and unverified claims are distinguished where possible; imagery may be illustrative rather than an artifact photograph.
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