Indian Myths and Tales - Gothic Fantasy

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, explores the themes and landscapes that created the tales, and retells the stories of Krishna, Buddha and Shiva, and some of the many different versions of creation.

About the author

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Summary

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.

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Product details

• Authors: Jake Jackson
• Assisted by: J. K. Jackson (Editor), J.K. Jackson (Editor), Jake Jackson (Editor)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 20.12.2017
• EAN: 9781783614042
• ISBN: 978-1-78361-404-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends; Gothic Fantasy; The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Non-fiction book; Mind, Body, Spirit, Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales, indian mythology; myths; legends; folk tales