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Pattanaik, Devdutt

 
9780143428299: Olympus: 9: An Indian Retelling of the Greek Myths
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ISBN 10: 0143428292 ISBN 13: 9780143428299
Editorial: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd, 2016

Sinopsis

· Olympus is the home of the Greek gods, much like Amravati of the Hindu devas.
· Zeus, leader of Olympians, wields a thunderbolt like Indra, and rides an eagle like Vishnu.
· The feats of the Greek hero Heracles, known to Romans as Hercules, reminded many of Krishna, as did his name, 'Hari-kula-esha' or lord of the Hari clan.
· The Greek epic of a husband sailing across the sea with a thousand ships to bring his wife, Helen, back from Troy seems strikingly similar to the story of Ram rescuing Sita from Lanka.
Is there a connection between Greek and Hindu mythology then? Does it have something to do with a common Indo-European root? Or maybe an exchange of ideas in the centuries that followed the arrival of Alexander the Great, when Greek emissaries travelled to the kingdoms of Mathura and Magadha?
In this book, mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik turns his attention to ancient Greek tales, and explores a new world of stories. Long have Europeans and Americans retold Indic mythologies. It is time for Indians to reverse the gaze.

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Devdutt Pattanaik (born 1970) is an Indian mythologist, author, and speaker best known for his writings on Hindu mythology, comparative religion, and the relevance of ancient stories in modern life. Pattanaik is celebrated for making mythology accessible and practical, blending storytelling with philosophy. His books often include illustrations drawn by himself, adding a unique visual dimension. He has been a popular TED speaker and appears frequently on Indian television and radio. 

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Editorial
Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
Año de publicación
2016
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0143428292
ISBN 13 
9780143428299
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
296
Contacto del fabricante
Penguin
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/

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