Download or read book World Myths and Legends II India written by Katherine Laya and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the fascinating myths and legends about the varied cultures that have developed and evolved around the world. These tales reflect the values and vision of the people who told them, while offering insight into our own lives.
Download or read book World myths and legends II India written by Kathleen Laya and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Mythology written by Veronica Ions and published by Bounty Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book World Myths and Legends II written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the fascinating myths and legends about the varied cultures that have developed and evolved around the world. These tales reflect the values and vision of the people who told them, while offering insight into our own lives.
Download or read book Myths and Legends of India written by William Radice and published by Penguin Enterprise. This book was released on 2016 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since time immemorial, India has been an ocean bed over which numerous stories have flowed and enriched the world. Storytellers from Tulsidas to Rohinton Mistry have added their magic to this magnificent repository. Inspired in part by Somadeva's Kathasaritasagara, William Radice collects these timeless tales of India, and tells them anew through his unique idiom. Like itinerant storytellers, he fills these tales with emotion and wit, bringing them alive for the contemporary reader. In Volume 2, the first section begins with the Hindu myth about Brahma's creation of bodies, while the Mahabharata section starts with the notorious dice-game and ends with the death of Abhimanyu. True to India's diversity, the third section of both volumes comprises legends and folk tales from Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Christian and tribal sources. The volumes of Myths and Legends of India are a treasure to delight in and cherish.
Download or read book Indian Myths written by J.K. Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
Download or read book The Wonder Garden written by Frances Jenkins Olcott and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Myths and Legends from Around the World written by Sowmya Rajendran and published by Rupa Publications India Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each chapter is bursting with stories, facts and trivia that provide insight into various cultures (similarities and differences, importance of certain values, history of a people, the effect of geography on stories, etc).
Download or read book The Puffin Book of World Myhts and Legends written by Anita Nair and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timeless stories told anew Find out how the world was created, why the sun and the moon never meet each other though they live in the same sky, how clouds appeared to save mankind from the sun's scorching rays and why living creatures shed tears when they are in pain. Retold by bestselling author Anita Nair, these magical stories from all over the world come alive with a freshness and exuberance that is sure to delight and captivate readers of all ages.
Download or read book American Indian Myths and Legends written by Richard Erdoes and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 160 tales from eighty tribal groups present a rich and lively panorama of the Native American mythic heritage. From across the continent comes tales of creation and love; heroes and war; animals, tricksters, and the end of the world. “This fine, valuable new gathering of ... tales is truly alive, mysterious, and wonderful—overflowing, that is, with wonder, mystery and life" (National Book Award Winner Peter Matthiessen). In addition to mining the best folkloric sources of the nineteenth century, the editors have also included a broad selection of contemporary Native American voices.
Download or read book Myths legends of Indi written by William Radice and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 2002 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somadeva S Kathasaritsagara, The Epics, The Puranas, As Well As Folklore Are Among The Sources Of India S Long Tradition Of Storytelling. Down The Ages, They Have Nourished Creative Expression, From Tulsi S Ramayana And Michael Madhusudan Dutt S Megnadvadh Kavya To Salman Rushdie S Stories Of Haroun And Tharoor S Great Indian Novel. The Present Selection Represents The Author S Explorations Of This Rich And Ancient Offering. In This Book Radice Brings Together His Own Retellings And Other Translations Of 132 Best-Loved And Popular Myths, Legends And Folktales. Besides Hindu Narratives, Included Are Number Of Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Syrian Christian And Tribal Tales. Stories Of The Churning Of The Ocean , Draupadi S Svayamvara , The Seduction Of Ahalya Flow Along With Those Of The The Blind Fakir , St Thomas Arm And Buddha And The Tigress . The Tales Offer A Kaleidoscope Of Living India, With Its Commonly-Held Beliefs Of Vast Eras Or Yugas, The Stages Of Life, Tapas, Rebirth And Nirvana, Besides A Celebration Of Eroticism. Aware Of The Essentially Oral Nature Of India S Story-Telling Tradition, Radice Shows How Popular Performers Make Stories Come Alive By Appending Some Embroidery, Jokes, Drama, And Suspense To Them. In These Retellings He Tries To Feel His Way Into The Stories Chosen And To Convey In English Some Of These Emotions And Humour Of The Original. Combining Scholarly Rigour With Masterly Narration, Myths And Legends Of India Is A Brilliant Collection. Doubtless, It Will Be Loved By Readers Of All Ages, Anywhere, For A Long, Long Time.
Download or read book Index to Fairy Tales Myths and Legends written by Mary Huse Eastman and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Puffin Book of World Myths and Legends written by Anita Nair and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the people on earth get together to push the sky up with giant poles because it is too low and they keep bumping their heads against it. The crafty snake gets to know god's secret message to man and becomes immortal by shedding its skin. An emperor's sorrow bursts forth as flames and lava and turns Mount Fuji into a volcano. These are just some of the fantastic and magical myths and legends from all over the world-Africa to Japan and Thailand to Alaska-that have been brought together in this exquisite collection. Charming and simple, yet profound in their wisdom, the stories encompass a diverse range. Some recount unforgettable tales of love and adventure, of dutiful sons and scheming gods, of enchanted lands and giant serpents. Others tell us how the world was created, why the sun and moon never meet each other though they live in the same sky, how clouds appeared to save mankind from the sun's scorching rays, and why living creatures shed tears when they are in pain. Retold here by best-selling author Anita Nair, these timeless stories come alive with a freshness and exuberance that is sure to delight and captivate.
Download or read book World Mythology written by Roy G. Willis and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1993 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions, combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered, from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.
Download or read book World Myths and Legends written by Kathy Ceceri and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cultural values—the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.
Download or read book Myths and Legends in Indian Art written by Shiva Dayal Trivedi and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exellent book, the authors discuss the concept and role of myths and legends in Indian art. The centrality of myths andlegends in ancient Indian literature, folklore and popular imagination has been brought out. In the second part of the book, masterpieces of art have been carefully included keeping in mind chronological range, variety of mediums, different sources of repositories and above all their way of presentation. art.
Download or read book The World s Chronicle written by Eleanor Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
