Pattanaik, Devdutt

Olympus

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ISBN 13:
9780143428299
author:
Pattanaik, Devdutt
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
296
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Folklore & Mythology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£19.42

Description

Olympus explores the ancient Greek world of gods and heroes through the lens of Hindu mythology. Devdutt Pattanaik reveals striking similarities between Greek and Hindu tales, including the stories of Zeus, Heracles, and Helen, and their counterparts in Hindu mythology. These parallels have long been noted by scholars, but it is time for Indians to examine these ancient tales in a new light. By comparing and contrasting Greek and Hindu mythologies, Pattanaik sheds new light on the shared cultural heritage of the Indo-European world. This book offers a fresh perspective on the stories that have shaped Western culture, and invites readers to consider the connections between seemingly disparate traditions.

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