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June 8, 2018

First published June 7, 2018

Mythologist & Author Devdutt Pattanaik: Episode #31

Have you ever wondered about what the conversation between Alexander The Great and a yogic master would be like? Mythologist, author, and presenter of the popular Ted Talk, Myths That Mystify, Devdutt Pattanaik is here to share that story, and his incredibly insightful version of it. Having authored 30 books and over 600 articles, Devdutt is a cross between a walking mythological encyclopedia and a modern day Joseph Campbell. Buckle up, because there is a lot of wisdom in this interview to digest.

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