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Storybook Plan

 For my storybook, I will probably use the stories I researched in my storybook plan. I decided to add a Shiva focus to my storybook as Dr. Gibbs brought to my attention how all of the characters in the story were related to Shiva in some way. I might include an introduction that writes from Shiva's perspective for all three stories, or perhaps I will do all three stories stand alone but acknowledge their connection with Shiva. I will decide on that when it is time for my first story. My main goal really is to showcase some interesting stories about animals in Indian epics as there are so many creatures and animals. 

Story 1: Narasimha defeats Hiraṇyakaśipu

Sources:

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharabha

Thanks to Dr. Gibbs I found out that Shiva actually had to subdue Narasimha after it defeated Hiraṇyakaśipu. This could be an interesting way to bring Shiva's connection, and I see this as one that would be great for a story from first person perspective. Ultimately, my goal is to highlight Narasimha. 

Story 2: Ganesha's Origin 

Like I mentioned in the storybook planning, I will focus on Ganesha's origin after Shiva accidentally cut off his head. Again, I see the first person perspective as being useful in retelling the story in a more personal way. There are other stories that I saw with Ganesha as well that Dr. Gibbs suggested such as the one with Krauncha. 

Sources: 

https://microfables.blogspot.com/2020/02/ganesha-and-krauncha.html

https://microfables.blogspot.com/2020/02/ganesha-and-gajamukha.html

Story 3: Bhramari

Finally, I will do the last story I wrote about in my storybook planning. I think this is really neat as it not a traditional animals, but insects, specifically bees. However, it is not as connected to Shiva as it has to do more with Parvati which is why I might do stand alone stories rather than first person perspective. Regardless, I really enjoy the plot of the Bhramari defeating the demon before the gods fall. 

Sources: 

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga 


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