A unique feature of Hindu mythology is the key role played by animals or pashu. ThePuranas, ancient Hindu story chronicles, reveal that Brahma, the creator, had a soncalled Kashyapa, whose many wives gave birth to different types of pashu:• Timi gave birth to animals who swim• Vinata gave birth to animals who fly• Kadru gave birth to animals who crawl• Surabhi gave birth to animals with hooves• Sarama gave birth to animals with paws• Surasa gave birth to animals who defy classificationThis book retells their stories. With over 75 gorgeously illustrated anecdotes, DevduttPattanaik reveals how our ancestors imagined the animal kingdom, and the key roleanimals played in human lives.
9780143332473A unique feature of Hindu mythology is the key role played by animals or pashu. ThePuranas, ancient Hindu story chronicles, reveal that Brahma, the creator, had a soncalled Kashyapa, whose many wives gave birth to different types of pashu:• Timi gave birth to animals who swim• Vinata gave birth to animals who fly• Kadru gave birth to animals who crawl• Surabhi gave birth to animals with hooves• Sarama gave birth to animals with paws• Surasa gave birth to animals who defy classificationThis book retells their stories. With over 75 gorgeously illustrated anecdotes, DevduttPattanaik reveals how our ancestors imagined the animal kingdom, and the key roleanimals played in human lives.
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