{"product_id":"hindu-myths","title":"Hindu Myths","description":"\u003cp\u003eHindu Myths by Wendy Doniger O’Flaherty presents a rich and wide-ranging collection of seventy-five myths drawn from the classical traditions of Hinduism. The book brings together stories from ancient Vedic literature, epic traditions, Puranic texts and later sources, offering readers an expansive view of the gods, goddesses, heroes, demons and sacred beings that have shaped Hindu religious imagination. Among the figures explored are Indra, Agni, Shiva, Vishnu, Rama, Krishna and Devi, alongside numerous lesser-known divine and supernatural characters. Rather than presenting mythology as a single, fixed tradition, the collection reveals the variety and complexity of Hindu stories across different periods and literary sources. Themes of creation, destruction, death, rebirth, devotion, sacrifice, desire, asceticism and divine power appear throughout the narratives. Wendy Doniger’s translation and interpretation make these traditional stories accessible to modern readers while preserving their symbolic richness and cultural context. The myths frequently contain multiple interpretations, contrasting characters and unexpected variations, showing how religious traditions evolve through centuries of storytelling. The book is especially valuable for readers interested in mythology, Indian culture, religion, philosophy and comparative literature. Its selection ranges from early Vedic accounts to medieval traditions, creating a broad narrative journey through almost three thousand years of Hindu mythology. Alongside the stories, the volume includes notes, a glossary and an index of proper names, helping readers understand unfamiliar terms, figures and references. Hindu Myths is therefore more than a collection of entertaining legends; it provides an opportunity to explore the ideas, symbols and cultural traditions embedded within some of India’s most enduring stories. Readers can encounter familiar figures from new perspectives while discovering many lesser-known tales that reveal the diversity of Hindu thought and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxfordbookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46046445502643,"sku":"9780144000111","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4164\/4723\/files\/71bLmQ_NESL.jpg?v=1789630645","url":"https:\/\/oxfordbookstore.com\/products\/hindu-myths","provider":"Oxfordbookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}