Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent Pattanaik Devdutt
An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscapeCompares and contrasts Indian mythology with the…
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An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscapeCompares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and MesopotamiaLooks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millenniaDemonstrates how the mythology, rituals, and art of ancient India are still vibrant today and inform the contemporary generationFrom the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Ganesha, the Hindu spiritual landscape is populated by characters that find no parallel in the Western spiritual world. Indian Mythology explores the rich tapestry of these characters within 99 classic myths, showing that the mythological world of India can be best understood when we move away from a Western, monotheistic mindset