Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures - Indian & Hindu Mythology

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Unveil the Mythology of Hinduism and Buddhism!</em></strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Step into the hymn-filled banks of the Sarasvati the battlefield of Kurukshetra and the flame-lit shrines of South India with the</span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em> Encyclopedia of Mythical Creatures: Indian & Hindu Mythology Volume</em></strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>. This beautifully illustrated bestiary reveals a world where serpent kings corpse-haunting spirits celestial dancers and hybrid guardians shaped centuries of ritual storytelling and belief.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Discover Legendary Beings and Ancient Wonders:</em></strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>From the serpent-dragon Vritra who hoarded the waters to the lion-man Narasimha who tore apart tyranny from the noble vulture Jatayu who gave his life for dharma to the fire-born Holika consumed by her own hubris each entry uncovers the roots of myths preserved in the Vedas the epics the Puranas and the folk traditions of India. Rooted in the cosmologies of Hinduism Buddhism and Jainism this volume brings to life the creatures who blessed cursed protected and devoured across temple forest river and mountain.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Stunning Artwork for Every Creature:</em></strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Each being is reborn through luminous watercolor illustrations capturing both their majesty and their terror. Scholars storytellers and dreamers alike will find inspiration in these pages where every brushstroke evokes the awe and dread of India's mythic imagination.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Perfect for Myth Enthusiasts Historians and Fantasy Lovers:</em></strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Whether you are exploring Vedic serpent lore the guardians of South Indian temples or the demon armies of the epics this immersive collection offers a vivid journey through one of the world's richest and most enduring mythic landscapes.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Inside this book you'll find</em>:</strong></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In-depth profiles of legendary beings: Rakshasas Vetalas Gandaberunda Garuda Makara Yakshas Piśāca-Siṁha Kamadhenu and many more.</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Cultural insights into how myths shaped festivals like Holi temple guardianship ascetic taboos and the eternal dance between dharma and chaos.</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Stunning illustrations that reveal the beauty and menace of each creature.</span></li></ul><p></p>