Olympus (Hindi Edition)

Like the mythology prevalent in India, Greece is also rich in countless myths, the stories of which the author has presented in his unique and highly engaging way. Reading these stories, one is amazed at the similarities between Greek and Indian traditional tales. Was there a deep connection between ancient Greek and Hindu tales? Is this because the source of both civilizations is Indo-European? In this book, Devdutt Pattanaik examines Greek traditional tales from his Indian perspective and reveals to the reader the similarities between both civilizations and myths. Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned expert on mythological subjects. He writes, lectures, and paints on the importance of mythological stories, rituals, and customs in our modern lives. Since 1996, he has published more than 30 books and over 700 columns, highlighting how stories, symbols, and rituals can inform and understand myth and subjective reality in ancient and modern cultures. His other well-known books include Seven Secrets of Shiva, Seven Secrets of Vishnu, Seven Secrets of the Goddess, Indian Mythology, Goddesses in India, Animals, Shikhandi, Sitas Five Decisions, and From Shiva to Shankar. You can learn more about the author at www.devdutt.com.