In this volume, Michael D. Swartz offers a wide-ranging study of the purposes, world-views, ritual dynamics, literary forms, and social settings of ancient Jewish magic and mysticism and their function in.
The third book in the epic Egyptian series The third book in the epic Egyptian series 'Even before he could move, the full realisation of what confronted him blazed in Pharoah's mind. This was the foul and loathsome thing that Taita, with his clairvoyant powers, had smelt in the air. Didn't know about King of Udupi who cooked during the Kuru war and about the lady who was turned into a boulder not Ahalya.. Thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful illustrations.
Had bought this book for my niece, almost feel like keeping it for self.. Jul 02, Namrata rated it it was amazing Shelves: recommend , underrated-books , owned , world-stories , mythology. I loved this Sudha Murty collection! I love all her collections, but this one was especially my favorite.
By this review, I hope more of you will go and pick up some of her books. Sudha Murty, undoubtedly comes on my list of the most delightful Indian authors. Having read Mahabharata thrice and falling in love with it with every fibre of my being, I was really attracted to the stories in this collection , Every single one of them was so unique and compelling. If you are -even if mildly- interested in Indian mythology or the Indian epics then you should totally give this a go.
Jan 30, Ritu Mantri rated it it was amazing. For a well versed person like me with the tales of Mahabharata there is nothing new to read in this book. But then this book is not written for the readers like me as well. The Serpent's Revenge is the collection of few unique stories of Mahabharata written in the simple easy to understand language and it will be a great book to introduce your children to Mahabharata. Indeed the book is written with young budding readers in mind. Apr 17, Chandru rated it really liked it.
Mar 02, Niranjan Kamath rated it it was amazing. An amazing book on supplementary stories from the Mahabharata and the lunar dynasty. Beautiful narration of the stories brings out intersting facets of the great epic. It was an compelling read. Best thing was that it wasn't mythological fiction It was true mythology with true stories..
I knew most of the stories still I enjoyed reading it If someone is just starting to read mythology this is perfect book.. Aug 31, Ravi Teja rated it really liked it. I am always delighted by the stories of Mahabharata, A tale of extraordinary and exquisite land.
And as usual I loved reading this book. My only gripe being I knew all the stories except the one about Indradyumna. But I won't hold it against the book, since I belong to a niche here as someone who has read the whole of translated Mahabharata.
Yet another book with some delightful stories of Mahabharata. Jun 20, Gayatri Ganesh rated it it was amazing. Enjoyed a alot Apr 23, Nitin Vadher rated it it was amazing. Every time when I read about Indian mythology it gives me new message and it changes my thinking to positive way, I am getting energized by reading about Mahabharata and Ramayana. I am a big fan of the author and reading her from her first book dollar bahu, I know her writing style which is very simple and crispy, easy to understand.
So when I came to know about this book I placed the order without any second thought, a book from Sudha Murty on mythology is a good collection for next generation. This book will not only help you to narrate bed time stories for your kids but will also add your knowledge about Indian mythology.
There are many such stories which you have not heard from your parents or grandparents which are perfectly represented by the author with the help of graphical pictures through the book. Many stories are provided with end notes or rather footnotes, where current location of India and stories behind it is being written by the author, which is best source to know about that particular place and event and why we still worship and importance of that lord.
Jan 30, Deep M. This one was my first Sudha Murty book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Serpent's revenge is a collection of short stories from the Epic Mahabharata. I have read the original Ved-vyasa version,but this one is also captivating from the top to end.
This book's target audience is children to make them aware of Mahabharata and its popular characters. The related graphics pictures make interest in the stories. And I'm pretty sure that apart from the children,there will be majority Indian people who wouldn This one was my first Sudha Murty book and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
And I'm pretty sure that apart from the children,there will be majority Indian people who wouldn't be knowing some of the tales. So,grab this one without any second thoughts. Nov 25, Harshith Bangera rated it liked it. Well, the language is very simple and sweet. It is definitely written for kids. But I did enjoy the stories and there were very few of the stories that I hadn't read before.
It felt like granny telling you stories. The surprising answer, this book suggests, lies in the singular impact of snakes on primate evolution.
Predation pressure from snakes, Lynne Isbell tells us, is ultimately responsible for the superior vision and large brains of primates - and for a critical aspect of human evolution. That is, she finds refuge until the angry Queen of Ashthoreth, determined to destroy Sadie, drags her down through the Valley of Mud.
With unexpected help from a trusted friend, Sadie manages to escape, but soon finds herself in front of yet another enemy: Serpythia. In one final act of resistance, Stadie stabs the serpent. Before it perishes, though, it swallows her. Is this where her road comes to an end? Or is there something more to discover, something hidden within the living walls that now contain her?
This book is intended for mature audiences and contains disturbing content that may cause the reader to delve into his or her own land of fantasy…just like Sadie. Hiccup, Toothless, and all their dragon-riding friends from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon films are starting new adventures in comics!
Created with the help of the film's writer, director, and producer Dean DeBlois, these graphic novellas will bridge the gap between the second film and the upcoming third film. Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals.
This is the story of Anupama whose marriage falls apart when she is diagnosed with leukoderma. Overcoming the social stigma of a married woman who is left by her husband, she moves to Bombay where she finds success, respect and rebuilds her life. Told simply and directly from the heart, The Old Man and His God is a collection of snapshots of the varied facets of human nature and a mirror to the souls of the people of India.
They spend the summer listening to their Ajji as she opens her big bag of stories. She tells stories of kings and cheats, princesses and onions, monkeys and mice and scorpions and hidden treasures. House of Cards portrays the clash of the simplicity of village life and the complexity of city life. This is the story of Mridula, an energetic yet simple village girl who moves to Bangalore after her marriage to Sanjay, a doctor. The story is about their family life, and how they rise in status in the city, but begin to find differences in their relationship.
The book narrates many stories — the rescue and rehabilitation of 3, devadasis in Karnataka, her experience as the only girl studying engineering in a college full of boys, her encounter with Bollywood across the world etc.
The Mother I Never Knew comprises two novellas that explore two quests by two different men — both for mothers they never knew they had. The book is a poignant, dramatic book that reaches deep into the human heart to reveal what we really feel about those closest to us. The Magic of the Lost Temple is heart-warming, charming and absolutely unputdownable. But she quickly gets used to the gentle routine there and involves herself in a flurry of activities, including papad making, organizing picnics and learning to ride a cycle, with her new-found friends.
Things get exciting when Nooni stumbles upon an ancient fabled stepwell right in the middle of a forest. It is a collection of 20 memorable true-life stories handpicked by Sudha Murty from a writing contest run by Penguin. The stories capture the hope, faith, kindness and joy that life is full of, even as we make our way through the daily grind.
Delightful colour illustrations bring to life tales of magical creatures, princesses and kings, ordinary witty men and women in this book, T he Bird with Golden Wings. This book is a collection of wonderfully short, crisp stories that take us on a magical journey to a land of gods, demigods, asuras, rakshasas, handsome valiant princes, beautiful strong-willed princesses, learned sages, proud kings and a lot more!
It is divided into three parts and consists of twenty-four stories. The stories are about the important roles that women have played in our mythology.
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