Adam's Peak is a book written by William Skeen in 1870 that explores the legendary, traditional, and historic significance of the Samanala and Sripada mountains in Sri Lanka. The book provides a detailed account of the cultural and religious significance of these two mountains and their importance to the local people. It delves into the legends and myths associated with the mountains, including the belief that the footprint at the top of Sripada is that of Buddha, and the various rituals and practices that have been ...
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Adam's Peak is a book written by William Skeen in 1870 that explores the legendary, traditional, and historic significance of the Samanala and Sripada mountains in Sri Lanka. The book provides a detailed account of the cultural and religious significance of these two mountains and their importance to the local people. It delves into the legends and myths associated with the mountains, including the belief that the footprint at the top of Sripada is that of Buddha, and the various rituals and practices that have been developed around these beliefs. The book also provides a historical account of the region, including the various invasions and conflicts that have occurred over the centuries. Overall, Adam's Peak is a fascinating exploration of the cultural and religious significance of these two mountains, providing a unique insight into the history and traditions of Sri Lanka.With A Descriptive Account Of The Pilgrims Route From Colombo To The Sacred Foot Print.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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