Hindu Myths: A Modern Retelling by Blake Praharaj

Hindu Myths spins together different classical, familial, and folk tellings of Hindu tales into a single thread woven through the ages. Written with modern audiences in mind, Blake Praharaj rewrites each myth with the depth of emotion, romance, and action that fantasy readers crave. Curating a collection of dramatized tales that match the intensity, humor, and psychedelic nature of the spiritual journey we all undertake as he guides readers through the lives and adventures of different Hindu Gods, and the struggles they face from the beginning to the end of our world. Each story is infused with facets of Hindu philosophy, giving readers an excellent starting place to learn about the vibrant depths of the stories behind the most ancient widely practiced religion in our time. Retellings weave together humor, struggle, and love to create a deceptively simple and enjoyable journey laced with deep symbolism and exploration of Hindu philosophy. Those familiar with Hindu myths will find classic favorites retold including tales of the divine figures: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Parvati, Indra, Durga, Kali, Hanuman, Ganesha, and many more. Inspired by bedtime stories told by a first generation immigrant to share a connection to a rich culture during the modern Desi diaspora. Read more