Ebook: The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths

The Puffin Book Of Magical IndianMyths A treasure trove of myths from India! When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear theheat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the worldplunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which hemeasured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth andthe sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, butlater, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, makingit wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in thisfabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras,beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to braveprinces, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting andmagical stories from Indian mythology. With over 100 stunningfull-colour illustrations, this book will not only bring alive afantastic world of gods and demons, it will also be a loved andtreasured possession to be enjoyed for many years.

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