  | Stars of Indian mythology (Stars Of Mythology) Author: Dickmann, Nancy | |
| Price: $18.04 | ||
Summary:
Get to know the gods and mythical heroes behind some of India's oldest stories! Through this book's light-hearted look at mythical stories, readers learn about the elephant-faced Genesha and discover why he's so important to authors. Discover the heroes, animals, and gods that are important to both the culture and the religion of India.
| Illustrator: | Lilly, Matthew |
Reviews:
Booklist (10/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/01/2025 A playful format enlivens this volume in the Stars of Mythology series (6 titles). First, it introduces Hindu mythology, describing its main types of gods and demons, its three most important gods, and how gods appear on Earth in many forms. The bulk of the book, however, is divided into six retellings of Hindu myths. In each case, characters are paired. After they give a little background information about themselves, a story explains their connection. For instance, in “Love Conquers All,” Savitri, a princess, tricks Yama, a god of death, into bringing her dead husband, Satyavan, back to life. The stories vary in format, including a traditional narrative, a diary entry, an interview, and a comic. Colorful graphics that combine cartoon bodies with heads from historical artwork complement the book’s unconventional presentation. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
