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I was intrigued by the title of the storybook and immediately wanted to see what the author wrote about horror in India. As the son of two Indian immigrants, I have been heavily exposed to Indian literature, but I do not have much experience with Indian horror. I really liked the introduction and how it set up the last three stories. The idea of the family being the defenders of the light and fighting demons in India reminded me of a Netflix show I watched this summer with the same premise: Warrior Nun. The only difference is that it was Catholic based and they were fighting demons in Europe. The images also helped with the "horror" theme, and I liked in the end how the author included a note about 5 years later. It really tied together the stories and brought forth an effective conclusion.

Women in Indian Epics

This storybook caught my attention as it on characters that seem to not be heavily focused in Indian epics: women. The introduction was clear and effective, and gave a solid summary and what to expect for the three women stories and profiles. The images were to the point and allowed me to really visualize the three women while reading the stories. Overall, I thought this storybook was straight forward and did a good job in its intent to explore women in Indian epics.

Indra Lord of Thunder

The title of this storybook made me excited as it combined mythology and folklore that I had seen from the Mythology and Folklore class with Indian epics. I really enjoy crossovers when it comes to stories, and I thought this was a unique idea to combine aspects from both classes. This is something I might consider when making my own storybook. One aspect that would have made the storybook better though was images that highlighted both Indra and who he was battling. I felt that it would have been nice to see both characters in image form while reading in order to really visualize the plot.

Indra - New World Encyclopedia

Indra, Vedic deity and King of Heaven

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Week 9 Story: Bhima and the Nagas

Duryodhana was a jealous warrior. He could not stand if anybody was better him, no matter the competition. From archery to running to strength training, he saw how his Pandavas cousins performed at the highest marks. However, no made Duryodhana more angry than Bhima. Now Bhima was the best of the spot. He could bench over 300 pounds, squat 450 pounds, and run a mile in less than 6 minutes. No one could match him physically and for this Duryodhana plotted to get rid of Bhima. He knew he could not do it face to face combat, so he decided to poison his food during dinner. He extracted poison from the venomous King Cobra and sprinkled onto Bhima's dinner for the night. As Bhima took his first bites, he passed out and laid asleep on the ground. Duryodhana seizing his opportunity, gagged Bhima and threw into the holy Ganges for him to forever lie. Yet, as Bhima fell into the river it was fated by the gods that he was not to die. His destiny lied far ahead in the future. Thus when Bhima...

Week 14: More Jataka Tales Part B

For Part B of Week 14 reading, I continued the Jataka Tales. Specifically for the week I read The Elephant and the Dog. What really sparked my interest to read the story was the title. As a fan of dogs and knowing the importance of elephants in Indian culture, I was curious to see how the two animals interacted in the story, and I was definitely not disappointed. I loved the heartwarming story of the dog and elephant's friendship and how they needed each other to live. It is always surprising to me how animals from different species are able to form friendships, but I think it highlights how even in animals, love and friendship has no boundary. If I were to retell the story, I would probably add a personal touch such as replacing the dog with my own dog, Max. He is a German Shepherd who loves to hang out with other dogs, so I think he quickly make friends with the elephant. Additionally, I think adding dialogue between the two animals could help showcase their friendship and add m...

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Shiva and Parvati with their son, Ganesha Link to Storybook

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