Tales from Indian Mythology from a Story Keeper
An attempt for a non-judgemental and non-indoctrination look at Indian mythology
The thread of intertwined tales on mythology we were working through together, on this blog has reached an interesting point. The number of versions of the tales are so many, that to truly appreciate the same we would need a lot of cross-referencing and footnotes.So, I was thinking that I would (perhaps) convert a refined … Continue reading 29 – Exploring the Myths Behind The Festival of Colors
While some of you wait for the continuation of our mythoscopical dive into the mythological tales, bear with me as I slightly lengthen the hiatus with some things that are known (maybe) but rarely appreciated. Namely a few well-known rituals and festivals, with stories behind them. These may not get covered in the main thread … Continue reading 28 – Mythoscopy Decodes #01 – Finding Truth in a Ritual for Truth
Hi Friends! Today let’s take a look at a story about the King of gods, who was a son of Aditi, and how he went about his most famous accomplishment, killing an Encircler, sometimes mentioned as his half-brother being a Daanav (son of Danu). For a quick review of the various sons of Sage Kasyapa … Continue reading 11 – The King Fought Tooth and Nails and Bones
Hi Friends! I shall try to tell you a few stories. These are episodes, or parts, of the many stories that have been told by older generations to younger generations. Most of these stories will be from India, the country from where I am. But some can be from other places. These are sometimes referred … Continue reading 00 – Letter To My Friends
Tales from Indian Mythology from a Story Keeper 