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Mythquest Omnibus 1

Anu Kumar

Meet a thrilling trio of incredible mythological characters! 1. Jatayu, the majestic, strong and wise king of birds. He raced to the sun, saved Dasharatha from Shani’s deadly glance and sacrificed all he had for his loyalty to Rama by fighting the powerful Ravana to the bitter end. 2. Uchchaishravas, the splendid seven-headed king of horses, renowned for his speed. A symbol of Lord Indra’s glory, this heavenly steed carried the king of the gods in grand processions and dangerous battles. 3. Sarama, the mother of all dogs, who aided Lord Indra in his many missions. Along with her children, known as the Sarameya, she helped gods, kings and humans accomplish the toughest of tasks. The stories of these divine beings will take you deep into a wondrous world of celestial creatures and magical transformations, supreme sacrifices and courageous campaigns for rightfulness. This illustrated volume of three books brings alive timeless tales from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas, the Puranas and other classic texts of Indian mythology. Read them all...and become a myth-master!

  • Classification : Mythology
  • Pub Date : FEB 25, 2021
  • Imprint : Hachette India Children's Books
  • Page Extent : 176
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9788194657712
  • Price : INR 299
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Anu Kumar

Anu Kumar is the author of more than 30 books for children. She has immersed herself in history for most of her life, having studied the subject in college and later at university. Besides writing for children, she also writes historical fiction for older readers, under the pseudonym Adity Kay. Her non-fiction articles are published regularly on Scroll.in.Anu lives in New Jersey, USA, with her family, and loves visiting museums and going on long hikes.

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