But they did have a very extensive sacred literature which was highly influential in the expression of their faith, and to some extent in the determination of that faith. (religion-online.org)
Within Hindu sacred literature may be found, as in most scripture, almost every type of writing. (religion-online.org)
In sacred literatures are found history, legislation, poetry, letters, fables, myths, drama, genealogies, prophecy, visions, laments, martial songs, indeed almost the whole gamut of literary variety is to be found. (religion-online.org)