{"product_id":"indian-mythology-devdutt-pattanaik-9781594770326","title":"Indian Mythology | Devdutt Pattanaik","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIndian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent | Devdutt Pattanaik\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do ancient epics, sacred symbols, and traditional rituals shape the living worldview and ethos of modern India? \u003cstrong\u003eDevdutt Pattanaik\u003c\/strong\u003e investigates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmic cycles, sacred symbols, and ancient rituals. Devdutt Pattanaik unravels the rich tapestry of Indian mythology from the heart of the subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millennia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how the mythology, rituals, and art of ancient India are still vibrant today and inform the contemporary generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003cem\u003eIndian Mythology\u003c\/em\u003e 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 and into the polytheistic world of Hindu traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 48 artistic renderings of important mythological figures from across India, the author unlocks the mysteries of the narratives, rituals, and artwork of ancient India to reveal the tension between world-affirming and world-rejecting ideas, between conformism and contradiction, between Shiva and Vishnu, Krishna and Rama, Gauri and Kali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking book opens the door to the unknown and exotic, providing a glimpse into the rich mythic tradition that has empowered millions of human beings for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrab Your Copy!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating tales, profound symbols, and enduring rituals of the Indian subcontinent. Tap to discover Devdutt Pattanaik's classic today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51009856438587,"sku":"1594770328","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781594770326.jpg?v=1788175887","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/indian-mythology-devdutt-pattanaik-9781594770326","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}