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The Elephant-Headed God and Other Hindu Tales (Oxford Myths and Legends) by retold by Debjani Chatterjee; with illustrations by Margaret Jones is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>The world of Hindu mythology comes alive in these twelve enchanting tales of ancient India. Skillfully retold by a skilled Indian-born storyteller and poet, these stories bring to life a world of gods and goddesses, kings and queens, heroes and beggars, angelic beings and demons. As they explore this fabulous world, young readers will meet Ganesh, the beloved elephant-headed god; witness the fierce battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas; come face-to-face with Bali, a terrible demon; and meet Shiva, Krishna and many other Hindu gods.<br>Chatterjee infuses these classic tales, hundreds of years old, with style and energy. Finely detailed illustrations add to the wonder and charm of these stories-stories that are sure to capture the hearts and stir the imaginations of young readers.</p> <p>A collection of Hindu myths featuring gods and goddesses, kings and queens, heroes and beggars, angelic beings and demons.</p>

Author

retold by Debjani Chatterjee; with illustrations by Margaret Jones

Publisher

IRL Press at Oxford University Press

Published

1992

Language

EN

ISBN

9780195081121

Subjects

Religion, Literary Fiction