A History of Sanskrit Literature c11.23
A History of Sanskrit Literature c11.23
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c11.23
The Brāhmaṇas of the *Sāmaveda* are distinguished by the exaggerated and fantastic character of their mystical speculations. A prominent feature in them is the constant identification of various kinds of *Sāmans* or chants with all kinds of terrestrial and celestial objects. At the same time they contain much matter that is interesting from a historical point of view.