Women

[Richard Salomon]

I recall that Stephanie Jamison gave a paper on a related issue at the
"Between the Empires Conference" at the University of Texas last year. The
proceedings are not yet published but perhaps she could supply a copy.

RIchard Salomon

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From: "Lars Martin Fosse" <lmfosse at ONLINE.NO>
To: <INDOLOGY at liverpool.ac.uk>
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 10:23 AM
Subject: Women


> Dear members of the list,
>
> On behalf of a student, I would like to ask you about Sanskrit texts
> that portray women described as having knowledge and agency. Typically,
> the courtesan fits this description, but the student would also like to
> know if there are texts that describe more "mainstream" women in this
> manner. Such women could for instance be aristocrats or religious
> specialists. I would be grateful for any references/suggestions.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Lars Martin Fosse
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