Your story telling skills are as magical as the myths themselves. I love reading new telling's of the old stories. What is mythology to some is ancient history to others.
Another wonderful retelling, Jayshree! Strange that so many gods, be they Indian, Greek, Roman, or Norse, would be so heavily invested in us lowly humans. Don't they have anything better to do?
I saw! The story of Ravana under the mountain is eerily similar to the endings of two very important Near Eastern myths where a mighty but rebellious demon was buried similarly under a Mt.. I do not doubt anymore that this is coincidence, especially since I learned that some of the original inhabitants of India say they came from Syria, which is the general location of the event which inspired both the aforementioned myths. I'm personally convinced this was the event that inspired Shiva himself, but I respect anyone who disagrees with me.
Interesting, Happy to read more on the event if you have a link. Either way, isn't it marvelous how cultures have common elements, and humans have stories to share? :-)
I love this story of Shiva and Ravana!
Thanks, Pamela, I was in two minds - to carry it as its own story, or weave it into the larger piece of how he turned!
Your story telling skills are as magical as the myths themselves. I love reading new telling's of the old stories. What is mythology to some is ancient history to others.
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment. I agree with your take - on the ancient history v. myth - it is a matter of belief.
Lakshmi is one of my favorites. I have a beautiful brass statue of her.
Beautiful!
Another wonderful retelling, Jayshree! Strange that so many gods, be they Indian, Greek, Roman, or Norse, would be so heavily invested in us lowly humans. Don't they have anything better to do?
lol, thanks for reading as well, Jack. Well, if we believe they created us, they may be interested in their creation. ROI! p.s. Another Shiva story.
I saw! The story of Ravana under the mountain is eerily similar to the endings of two very important Near Eastern myths where a mighty but rebellious demon was buried similarly under a Mt.. I do not doubt anymore that this is coincidence, especially since I learned that some of the original inhabitants of India say they came from Syria, which is the general location of the event which inspired both the aforementioned myths. I'm personally convinced this was the event that inspired Shiva himself, but I respect anyone who disagrees with me.
Interesting, Happy to read more on the event if you have a link. Either way, isn't it marvelous how cultures have common elements, and humans have stories to share? :-)
You’re the best Jayshree 💙🙏💫
Thank you, kind of you!
Oh my, another breath taking story by Jayshree. Love these tales of the Gods, and you’re such a gifted writer. Thank you again 💙🙏💫
Thanks so much - and this one as requested by you - converting it into a series!
Nobody twirls a mustache quite like Ravana!
His is a complex narrative too. What causes someone to knowingly commit wrong acts ?
The corruption of extreme power causes a being to believe he is beyond good and evil.
yes, and a belief that ordinary rules of etiquette don't apply to him.
Indeed. I’ve only touched on his character so far in my telling, but I think about Ravana (and his motivations) a lot.
There’s a whole book there for someone to write!
Excellent Jayshree, you're a delightful writer and absolute queen of the cliff hangers! ;-)
Thank you so much! It means a lot, first prequel I have written. Lol on the cliffhangers!