Devdutt Pattanaik
A medical doctor by training, Devdutt Pattanaik moved away from clinical practice to nurture his passion for mythology. His unorthodox approach is evident in his books, which include introductions to Shiva and Vishnu and The Goddess in India. He lives in Mumbai, India, where he works as a health communicator and writes and lectures on Hindu narratives, art, rituals, and philosophy.
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Books By Devdutt Pattanaik
The Goddess in India
By Devdutt Pattanaik
$19.95
In India, it is said there is a goddess in every village, a nymph in every lake. The Goddess in India sheds light on ancient Hindu lore concerning the eternal feminine who is traditionally seen as having five faces--as Nature, Mother, Seductress, Consort and Destroyer. Stunning color photographs, never before available in one collection, illustrate the book throughout.
Indian Mythology
By Devdutt Pattanaik
$20.00
Compares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia, while exploring the rich tapestry within 99 classic myths. The author unlocks the mysteries of the narratives, rituals, and artwork of ancient India to reveal the rich mythic traditions that have empowered millions of human beings for centuries.