Pashu - Couverture souple

Pattanaik, Devdutt

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0143332473 ISBN 13 : 9780143332473

Editeur : Puffin, 2014

Synopsis

Brilliant introduction to animals in Indian Mythology. A unique feature of Hindu mythology is the key role played by animals, or pashu. The Puranas, ancient Hindu story chronicles, reveal that Brahma, the creator, had a son called Kashyapa, whose many wives gave birth to different types of pashu : This book retells their stories, With over 75 gorgeously illustrated anecdotes, Devdutt Pattanaik reveals how our ancestors imagined the animal kingdom, and the key role animals played in human lives.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Devdutt Pattanaik is a medical doctor by education, a leadership consultant by profession and a mythologist by passion. He has written and lectured extensively on the nature of sacred stories, symbols and rituals and their relevance in modern times. His books with Penguin India include The Book of Ram, Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, The Pregnant King, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana and the Devlok series of stories for children. Devdutt's unconventional approach and engaging style are evident in his lectures, books and articles. To know more visit www.devdutt.com.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Puffin
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0143332473
• ISBN 13: 9780143332473
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 184
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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