Indian Myths & Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters by Dr. Raj Balkaran (En

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Gorgeous Collector's Edition. India, one of the great civilizations, spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of joy and character, this new book explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, with the stories of Krishna, Buddha and Shiva, and some of the many different versions of creation.

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Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the profound, joyful and extensive mythology of India. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. India, one of the great, ancient civilizations spawned a fascinating canon of myths and legends. With multiple gods, and a riot of colour and character this fantastic new book, Indian Myths, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, and reveals the boundless energy that has brought us the Ramayana, The Mahabharata, and retells the stories of Krishna, Buddha and Shiva, and some of the many different versions of creation. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms. AUTHOR: Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Author Biography

Dr. Raj Balkaran (Introduction) is a prolific scholar of Indian mythology and seasoned online educator. He teaches online at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at his own School of Indian Wisdom where he delivers original courses applying Indian wisdom teachings to modern life. Beyond teaching, speaking and research, Dr. Balkaran runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual counsel practice and serves as McMaster University's Chaplain of Indian Spirituality. He also hosts the New Books in Indian Religions podcast. See for more information. Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including 'Myths of Babylon', 'Indian Myth', 'Egyptian Myth', 'Norse Myth' and 'Polynesian Island Myth'. He is editor of 'Myths and Legends' and foreword writer for 'Celtic Myths and Tales'. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

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Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the profound, joyful and extensive mythology of India.

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Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the profound, joyful and extensive mythology of India.

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* A Collector's Edition, with deluxe binding and cover.* A new introduction reveals the fascination of ancient Indian literature.* Introduces the characters, landscape and the culture.* The series highlights the origins of modern fiction in myth and fable.

Details ISBN1804173274 Short Title Indian Myths Pages 416 Publisher Flame Tree Publishing Series Flame Tree Collector's Editions Language English ISBN-10 1804173274 ISBN-13 9781804173275 Format Hardcover Imprint Flame Tree Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 3 Line drawings, black and white Author J.K. Jackson Subtitle Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters Edited by J.K. Jackson Birth 1969 Affiliation Boston University School of Medicine Position Editor Qualifications Psy.D. Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-01-10 AU Release Date 2023-01-10 NZ Release Date 2023-01-10 UK Release Date 2023-01-10 DEWEY 398.20954 Audience General We've got this

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