Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist
Understanding Sacred stories, myths, rituals and their relevance in modern times
Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik
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On a wing and a prayer

On a wing and a prayer

Who are angels? A little bit more about them…

Goddesses of Fate and Retribution

Goddesses of Fate and Retribution

Through the idea of Hubris and Fates and Nemesis, the Greeks ensured success did not go to their heads.

Forbidden Foods

Forbidden Foods

Religious food restrictions are not only about piety, but also about identity.

The Book of Kings

The Book of Kings

The Shahnamah is the great epic of Iran that tells the magical tales of kings who ruled Persia before the advent of the Arabs.

Love for Baldur

Love for Baldur

He was the gentlest of Viking gods in whose memory people kiss under the mistletoe.

Etana and Adapa

Etana and Adapa

Two stories from ancient Mesopotamia

Two Pair of Twins

Two Pair of Twins

Greek tale of four children, two mortal, two immortal, two boys, and two girls.

Swan Lake

Swan Lake

The way swans and geese are seen in Indian mythology is quite different the way it is seen in Western mythology.

Daughters of Eve

Daughters of Eve

Stories of women in the Bible who took tough decisions.