The Sage with Two Horns

<p>Have you heard of the king who sacrificed his own flesh to keep his word to a pigeon? Or about the throne that gives anyone who sits on it the unique ability to dispense justice! And how about the sculptor who managed to make magnificent statues with no hands at all? <br>There's something for everyone in this collection of tales of wisdom and wit! <br>From quarrels among gods and the follies of great sages to the benevolence of kings and the virtues of ordinary mortals Sudha Murty spins fresh accounts of lesser-known stories in Indian mythology. Accompanied by fantastical illustrations and narrated in an unassuming fashion <i>The Sage with Two Horns</i> is sure to delight fans of the beloved storyteller.</p> About the Author Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon north Karnataka. A prolific writer in English and Kannada she has written novels technical books travelogues collections of short stories and non-fiction pieces and bestselling books for children. Her books have been translated into all major Indian languages. She weaves magical tales and especially enjoys writing for young readers. A generation of children has grown up reading her books and her stories are available in textbooks across schools in India.