Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent

by Devdutt Pattanaik

Book Overview

An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape * Compares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia * Looks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millennia * Demonstrates how the mythology, rituals, and art of ancient India are still vibrant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892818700
• ISBN13: 9780892818709
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Inner Traditions International
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.8"