purana

/puːˈrɑːnə/ or /pʊˈrɑːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient Hindu scripture that is part of the Hindu canon, typically consisting of stories of the gods and their exploits, and containing mythological and historical information.

“The ancient temple contained a purana that told the stories of the gods and their creation of the universe.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • sacred text

Antonyms

  • modern
  • secular text