Mythology books from India
Recommended mythology books (8)
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If you are into mythology here are some mythology books from India for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi EN
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This is the first book in a trilogy on Shiva, the simple man whose karma re-cast his as our Mahadev, the God of Gods.
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Just So Stories for Little Children by Rudyard Kipling EN
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An illustrated collection of twelve humorous tales, including stories of how the rhinoceros got its skin and the leopard got its spots.
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Kaikeyi : A Novel by Vaishnavi Patel EN
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"Mythic retelling at its best." ―R. F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War "Easily earns its place on shelves alongside Madeline Miller's Circe." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) A stunning debut from a powerful new voice, Kaikeyi reimagines the life of the infamous queen from the Indian epic the Ramayana. It is a tale of fate, family, courage, and heartbreak--and an extraordinary woman determined to leave her mark in a world where gods and men dictate the shape of things to come. I was born on the full moon under an auspicious constellation, the holiest of positions--much good it did me. So beg... continue
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Krishnavatara 1: The Magic Flute by Dr. K.M. Munshi EN
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Part 1 of a retelling of the Krishnavatara in English.
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Puck of Pook's Hill by Rudyard Kipling EN
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"While performing a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Una and Dan accidentally summon Puck who enables them to witness tales of English history."--From source other than the Library of Congress
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The Ground Beneath Her Feet : A Novel by Salman Rushdie EN
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Vina Apsara, a famous and much-loved singer, disappears in a devastating earthquake, leaving behind her long-time lover Ormus Cama, who finds, loses, seeks, and finds her again and again throughout his life in music.
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The Hidden Hindu by Akshat Gupta EN
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Unravel the unexpected mystery of the doomed immortals, running out of time.
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The Many Deaths of Laila Starr SC by Ram V EN
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Humanity is on the verge of discovering immortality, which means the avatar of Death is out of a job… or is she? Humanity is on the verge of discovering immortality. As a result, the avatar of Death is cast down to Earth to live a mortal life in Mumbai as twenty-something Laila Starr. Struggling with her newfound mortality, Laila has found a way to be placed in the time and place where the creator of immortality will be born. Will Laila take her chance to stop mankind from permanently altering the cycle of life, or will death really become a thing of the past? A powerful new graphic novel from... continue