Indian myths. From Krishna and Shiva to Veda and Mahabharata

Indian mythology is extremely diverse. It has 330 million deities. There are gods and goddesses, perfumes, personal gods, home gods and gods of space and time. There are gods for each caste and those who care about artisans. There are gods protecting nature living on trees and those that take the form of animals. Some are passionate about minerals, some - geometric forms. In addition, there are many demons, each of which has a story of take -off and fall. What is not in Indian mythology is an analogue of the devil, the supreme demon that commands other evil spirits.

This book is a kind of guide for the main aspects of Indian mythology. Devtat Pattanaic chooses several stories that speak for themselves, helping readers understand why Yudhishthira went to heaven, and his brothers to hell. He shows why Rama was an exemplary ruler, despite the fact that he expelled Sita into the forest. He also explains why Gauri and Kali are united, although one has nourishes, and the other kills.

for whom this book:

for connoisseurs of history, mythology and their places in the present.

For everyone who wants to plunge into the life of the peoples of the past.

for those who love India.