Secondary Tales of the Two Great Epics

Author(s): Rajendra I Nanavati
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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IV CONCLUSIONS (1) General recapitulation of various patterns and deductions-162-6; (2) Within epics tales grouped fuactioaaily, sub-parvans made up of functionally
grouped homogenous tales, useful in sifting the secondary-167; other indicators
of secondary material, no dogmas helpful-168; (3) Comparing the epics, similar functional patterns, differences-168; allusions and
complete narratives, observations on styles 169-70; (4) Suggestions for further studies-170-171.