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FOLKLORE / AGES 6-9Long ago, the story goes, the entire earth was overrun with demons. The ten-headed demon king Ravana had prayed to his grandfather, Lord Brahma, asking to be granted immortality. And Brahma had granted his wish . . . almost. No god, demon, plant, or animal could harm Ravana, which... More

FOLKLORE / AGES 6-9 Hanuman is no ordinary monkey. Son of the celestial nymph Anjana and the wind god Pavan, Hanuman was born on Earth to be a helper for Ram, the earthly incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the hero of the Hindu epic the Ramayana. Hanuman has the ability to leap higher than the sun and m... More

FOLKLORE / AGES 6-9 Karna The Greatest Archer in the World When Princess Kunti is twelve years old she tries reciting a secret mantra for inviting the gods into her life. She gets more than she bargained for when the Sun himself swoops down out of the sky in a golden chariot and presents her with a ... More

FOLKLORE / AGES 6-9Ganesh, the elephant-headed god, has the body of a chubby little boy and the head of a baby elephant. Known as the god who removes all obstacles, he is one of the most beloved characters in Indian folklore.Ganesh didn't always have an elephant head, but he was never an ordinary bo... More

FOLKLORE / AGES 6-9Adishakti, the greatest mother goddess of Indian folklore, and Shiva, Lord of All Gods, are an eternally married couple. Husband and wife in Heaven, whenever Shiva or Adishakti come to Earth in human form, they find each other and marry again. But when Adishakti chooses to be born... More

Tells how the Hindu goddess Ganga came to Earth as the Ganges River- Introduces children to one of the most beloved characters of Hindu mythology- Illustrated throughout with full-color paintings in traditional Indian styleThe Ganges River, which flows from the high reaches of the Himalayas all the ... More