IV. A Kingdom of Clowns: Brahmins, jesters, and Magicians

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Figures ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Abbreviations xv
6. I. Introduction: Labyrinths and Mirrors 1
7. II. Royal Masks 47
8. III. Brahmin Gatekeepers 95
9. IV. A Kingdom of Clowns: Brahmins, jesters, and Magicians 152
10. V. Royal Comedies and Errors 214
11. VI. All the King's Women 303
12. VII. Bandits and Otkr Tragic Heroes 340
13. VIII. Postscript: In the Absenu of the King of Kings 401
14. Glossary 409
15. Bibliography 413
16. Index 435