Collated in this volume are stories from Indian mythology, taken mainly from the abundant treasury of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, with additional tales from the Puranas and the Vedas. It also contains riveting narratives of Krishna, the Buddha and Shiva, along with assorted mythical stories of passion, grief and magic.
Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists is one of the finest introductions to Indian mythology, and has much to offer readers interested in anthropology, Indian culture, literature and religion.
About the Author
Born in Ceylon of a Tamil father and an English mother, Ananda Coomaraswamy (1877–1947) went on to become a distinguished philosopher, art historian and scholar of Indian culture. He was the curator of Indian art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and was recognized as one of the most significant interpreters of traditional Hindu and Buddhist thought in the twentieth century. He played a pivotal role in the resurgence of interest in Indian philosophy, art and mythology in the West. His works, including The Dance of Shiva (1918), Introduction to the Study of Indian Art (1927), and Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists (1928), are regarded as masterpieces that bridge Eastern and Western intellectual traditions.
Sister Nivedita (1867–1911), born Margaret Elizabeth Noble in Ireland, was a devoted disciple of Swami Vivekananda. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's education and empowerment in India. Her works, including The Web of Indian Life (1904) and Studies of Hinduism (1908), highlight her deep understanding of Indian philosophy and spirituality.
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