Fantastic Creatures In Mythology

by Bulbul Sharma

The most fun rendition of the deities and demons found in our epics!

Did you know that a celestial elephant once hid in the ocean after causing mischief ? What happened when Rama and Lakshmana encountered a one-eyed headless demon? Why did Ilvala turn his brother Vatapi into a goat and serve him to passers-by?

Find answers to these and meet many strange and wonderful creatures in this hand-picked collection of legends. Delve into the exploits of gods who took on magical avatars, birds and animals with superpowers, and demons and demonesses who were once good souls.

Bestselling children's author Bulbul Sharma's deft prose accompanied by bewitching illustrations will transport you to the fantastical realms inhabited by the Hindu pantheon. This book is sure to leave you spellbound!

Genres: Childrens

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Reviews

[Sindhu S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple book. Nice collection of mythological creatures. However, some of the illustrations seem odd.

[Suyogaya Awasthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The wheels of karma are in effect, everywhere. They follow one through the ages, not resting before the debts of past births are paid off”. The line as stated above bears a poignant relationship with the overall theme and context of the book at hand primarily for the reason that the pervasive feature remains to be that of the brilliance of Indian Mythology and the book at hand touches upon the same in ways which would be delineated below.
Delving further, the length of the book is 79 pages and the main theme of the book revolves around bringing forth the ancient mythological creatures which have great relevance concerning the mythological side of our culture. The book has been further divided into 10 chapters whose titles remain to be reflective of the actual creatures as can be found from names such as Airavata, Kaliya, Garuda, Narasimha, etc. It must be noted that each of the chapters features a story concerning each of these creatures and the theme remains pervasive till the end.
The writing style of the book has been kept simple and is indeed insightful for it brings forth a sense of awareness towards our cultural roots for its not worth ignoring as its splendor is undisputed. In addition to the same, the presentation side of the book suits well the age group for which it's designed thereby making this book a must-read for everyone.

[Pooja Jena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a sucker of mythology, this book was a total bliss to read. There are several intriguing creatures in our mythology and this book tells us the story of 10 such amazing creatures.

It had some of my favorites like Jatayu and Airavata. All the stories are written in pretty easy language and it's totally amazing for children as well as for adults. The amazing illustrations and the switch between black and white pages makes this book even more interesting and beautiful to read. If you are into mythology or good stories in general do you read this book.

[Neha Nowshath · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple and quick read telling the stories of the many fantastic creatures we see in Indian Mythology. The occasional illustrations add a lot of interest too.

[Pratibha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good pick for a quick day reading. This book is all in an easy language understandable for children also depicting illustrations make it enjoyable some unknown tales and reasons behind it.
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[Shiny Ajit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very knowledgeable and simple narration of mythology

[Yash Sharma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bulbul Sharma's, Fantastic Creatures in Mythology, is about the tales of those animals within the Hindu mythology that carry the message of both good and evil. In fact, a few of these creatures are the incarnations of the Hindu God, Lord Vishnu. A concise and to-the-point book about one of the many dimensions of Indian mythology.

When we read about India and its past, the one thing that a person can't ignore while reading about this ancient civilization is the quintessential mythology of India. Within Indian mythology, there are infinite tales about very interesting and different things. Like humans, animals, nature, and even celestial beings. It's a multi-dimensional civilization that talks about everything and anything.

In fact, when we look at the gods and goddesses of India, we'll notice not only diversity but also the importance of animals and nature. Like, for example, Lord Ganesha, the god with the head of an elephant. It's a very holistic approach towards life and living beings. That's why one sees Hindus even worshipping animals, rivers, and nature. Because the forefathers of Indian civilization believed in unity in diversity,

Even the Vedas say, "Ekam Sat Vipra Bahuda Vadanti," meaning though the truth is one, it can be expressed variously. And through these tales of mythology, the Great Sages tried to pass on the eternal message of diversity and acceptance. A balance between nature and its creatures. So, let's see what this book on Indian mythology reveals.




What is Fantastic Creatures In Mythology by Bulbul Sharma?

Fantastic Creatures In Mythology is a short and lovely collection of ten stories about creatures such as Kaliyan the serpent king, Airavata, the majestic mount or vahan of the king of devas, Indra, the wise bear, Jambavana, and others.

The language of the book is very easy to read. Though this story book is for children, But, even for adults who are eager to learn about the mythology of India, this is a fine book.

These are the following chapters of the book:

• Airavata, The Magnificent White Elephant

• Kaliya, The Thousand-Headed Serpent

• Garuda, The Bird With The Golden Wings

• Narasimha, The Fierce Half-Man, Half-Lion

• Maricha, The Magician Demon

• Jatayu, The Wise And Noble Bird

• Kabandha, The One-Eyed Demon

• Jambavana, The Wisest Bear In The World

• Vatapi And ILVALA, The Hungry Demon Brothers

• Tataka, The Mighty Demoness Of Dandaka