This volume contains a comprehensive study of the ancient theatre as interpreted in the Natyasastra. According to the author the mythological account of the origin of theatre is the first exposition of the philosophy of theatre. He analyses in detail four most important aspects of this myth. Firstly, the relationship between theatre and Vedic sacrifice, secondly, the relationship of theatre and the Vedas, thirdly the role of gods, sages and men in the creation of ...
