Hindu Mythology

Hindu Mythology

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"Most Indian myths and legends have been derived from two of its epic poems, Mahabharata and Ramayana, as well as from the ancient Hindu texts, Puranas."

In India a different worldview evolved over four thousand years, with the concepts responding to various sociocultural phenomena and transforming with the words of wise men to satisfy the needs of the local population

There are many famous myths in Indian mythology, here are a few examples:

  • The Ramayana, which tells the story of Prince Rama and his rescue of his wife, Sita, from the demon king, Ravana.
  • The Mahabharata, which is one of the longest epic poems in the world and tells the story of a dynastic struggle for the throne of Hastinapura.
  • The story of Lord Vishnu taking the form of a fish to save the world from a great flood.
  • The story of Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati, and their son, Lord Ganesha.
  • The story of Lord Krishna, who is considered a supreme deity in Hinduism and is known for his wisdom and his role in the Mahabharata.
  • The story of the Trimurti, which tells of the three main gods in Hinduism- Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
  • The story of creation according to Hindu mythology is also an important one, which explains how the world and all living beings came into being.


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