The Women of the Ramayana: The topic of the story is entirely new, as I am unfamiliar with most Indian Epics. What pulled me in to reading this particular storybook is that it highlights the women of the Ramayana. Upon reading the introduction the author explained that the purpose of this particular storybook is to give a stronger narrative to the women who have the role as supporting characters. In most Indian Epics put a large emphasis on the male perspective. This author told the same story in the Ramayana from the perspective of three women.
Another storybook that stood out to me was Gods and Goddesses in Indian Epics. Writing three completely different and unrelated plots, the author tells a story of deities with three different characteristics: Protectiveness, Wrath, and Benevolence. This storybook pulled me in during the intro, when the author described how different gods behave differently towards their worshippers. This storybook is a perfect example of the diversity that takes place in Indian Epics, especially within the Gods and Goddesses. Of my three favorites, this storybook gave me a lot more insight onHinduism.
CSI: Indian Epics : I loved how this storybook told the tale of Indian Epics with a twist: in the form of a murder investigation. Each story describes the death of a deity in the form of an incident record. The author provided images as "evidence "and details that properly supported the theme. One of the things that I loved about his storybook is how dedicated the author was with blending of two cultures: contemporary American TV entertainment and the Indian Epic, the Mahabharata. The author ends his story with a cliffhanger to leave the reader with a little bit of mystery. The setup and design of this storybook is aesthetically pleasing and fits his theme perfectly.
I've attached a copy of how well the author of CSI: Indian Epics blended the two styles through artwork.
Another storybook that stood out to me was Gods and Goddesses in Indian Epics. Writing three completely different and unrelated plots, the author tells a story of deities with three different characteristics: Protectiveness, Wrath, and Benevolence. This storybook pulled me in during the intro, when the author described how different gods behave differently towards their worshippers. This storybook is a perfect example of the diversity that takes place in Indian Epics, especially within the Gods and Goddesses. Of my three favorites, this storybook gave me a lot more insight onHinduism.
CSI: Indian Epics : I loved how this storybook told the tale of Indian Epics with a twist: in the form of a murder investigation. Each story describes the death of a deity in the form of an incident record. The author provided images as "evidence "and details that properly supported the theme. One of the things that I loved about his storybook is how dedicated the author was with blending of two cultures: contemporary American TV entertainment and the Indian Epic, the Mahabharata. The author ends his story with a cliffhanger to leave the reader with a little bit of mystery. The setup and design of this storybook is aesthetically pleasing and fits his theme perfectly.
I've attached a copy of how well the author of CSI: Indian Epics blended the two styles through artwork.
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| Hindu art. Image: CSI: Indian Epics . Artwork: Pintrest |
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