any of a class of Sanskrit writings not included in the Vedas, characteristically recounting the birth and deeds of Hindu gods and the creation, destruction, or recreation of the universe
Derived forms
Puranic (Puˈranic)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from Sanskrit: ancient, from purā formerly
purana in American English
(pʊˈrɑnə)
noun
[oftenP-]
any of a group of 18 Hindu epics dealing with creation, the gods, genealogy, etc. in fables, legends, and tales
Word origin
Sans purāṇāḥ, lit., ancient, akin to puráḥ, before < IE base *per-: see fore