In which religion is the Rig Veda a collection of ancient myths, hymns and poems?
Historical Vedic religion named in the Vedas have no existence apart from the "mantras" that speak their names. To that regard, the power of the mantras is what is seen as the power of gods. Adi Shankara, an 8th-century CE philosopher who unified and established the main currents of thought in Hinduism, interpreted Vedas as being nondualist or monist. However, the Arya Samaj New religious movement holds the view that the Vedic mantras tend to monotheism. Even the earlier Mandalas of Rig Veda (books 1 and 9) contains hymns which are thought to resemble monotheism. Often quoted isolated pada 1.164.46 of the Rig
Myths and Hymns Myths and Hymns Myths and Hymns (originally known as Saturn Returns) is a song cycle by composer Adam Guettel, based on Greek myth and lyrics found in an antique hymnal. "Myths and Hymns" was first performed Off-Broadway, under the title "Saturn Returns", at the Public Theater on March 31, 1998 and closed on April 26, 1998 after 16 performances. It was directed by Tina Landau with a cast of 6 performers that included Annie Golden, Vivian Cherry, Theresa McCarthy, Lawrence Clayton, Jose Llana and Bob Stillman. "Myths and Hymns" is structured as a revue, with no through plot. Performed in