Author: Penguin

Brand: Penguin

Color: Blue

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 200

Release Date: 19-05-2015

Details: When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.
Key Features: A book that brings alive the fantastic world of gods and goddesses A fabulous retelling by a master storyteller

EAN: 9780143333845

Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches

Languages: English