puranic

/pʊˈrɑːnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Puranas, a collection of Hindu scriptures.

“The ancient temple had puranic frescoes depicting the gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology.”

2. noun

a narrative or story found in the Puranas.

“The epic poem was a classic example of a puranic, describing the battle between good and evil.”

3. noun

a member of the Puranic community or school of thought.

“The puranic scholars studied the ancient texts and developed a deep understanding of Hindu philosophy.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • legendary

Antonyms

  • irreligious
  • secular