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Biological & Chemical Education & Reference Engineering History Military Science Military Sciences Nuclear Nuclear Physics Physics Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social Sciences Specific Topics Technology Terrorism Weapons & WarfareCalasso's works tend to be illuminating and humbling in equal portions, and this is no exception. If you've read any of the ancient stories in more traditional forms -- Hamilton's mythology, or a translation of the Bhagvad-gita for example, you're in for a big surpise. Get ready. And if you think of yourself as reasonably well read, Calasso will make you feel illiterate. This man seems to have read, and digested everything.In...
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I cannot understand why anyone would give this book a single star. Having grown up Hindu, I can say that Calasso has given me a retelling of stories from my childhood, and given my valuable insights into those stories.The book is as much a history as it is a novel. It is the history of Indian thought told as a story would be, and with each step Calasso gives us another beautiful conclusion or observation. If there was one...
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This book brings Indian mythology to life. Should be read in conjunction with the acclaimed IN SEARCH OF THE CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION by Feuerstein et al. to obtain perspective on history, archaeology, and connections between India and the West.
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Revolutionizes the telling of these stories. Most translations are academic, over anylized and basically better than sleeping pills. This is a telling so heartfelt, poetic, strong and sensuous. He tells the stories with proper details and brevity and never bores. Great to read aloud.
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In the manner of Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony, Ka is an exposition of the inner meaning of Indian mythology, theology. It has a brilliance that comes directly from what Roberto Calasso writes about. In our world that has so little understanding of what the ancient world was, reading Calasso is an inspiration. Spend time with this book and reread many times. Best regards, Kalev Pehme
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