Purana

 
Pronunciation: /pʊˈrɑːnə/

noun

(usually Puranas)
  • any of a class of Sanskrit sacred writings on Hindu mythology and folklore of varying date and origin, the most ancient of which dates from the 4th century ad.

Derivatives

Puranic

adjective

Origin:

from Sanskrit purāṇa 'ancient (legend)', from purā 'formerly'