hindu mythology

A shortened, modern prose edition of the Sanskrit epic about two feuding royal families who wage genocidal war in India, bringing their civilization to the brink of doom, but eventually finding redemption.

Retells several significant ancient Indian myths; and provides background information which describes the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the people of India.

A mother tells her young daughter how the goddess Ganga came to earth and became the Ganges River. Explanatory sidebars present information about Hindu beliefs.

Relates adventures of Ganesh, the Hindu god of prosperity, and how he became the gods' gift to humanity.

In this tale from the "Mahabharata," India's national epic, Princess Savitri outwits the god of death to save her husband.

Supported by beautiful Indian art works and full-color photography, the text shows readers how these ancient tales helped Indians explain creation, birth, death, love, and the purpose of humans' earthly life.