Epics of India

Author's Note: This story was written in the similar style and parts inspired by " The Foolish, Timid Rabbit " in Jakata Tales by E. C. Babbitt. I've reorganized the story to fit another moralistic notion that was told in a story heard by Dan Western, called " The Wise Man ." Once upon a time, there was a happy Rabbit, living under a log in the forest. The Rabbit spends his days scurrying around the forest, looking at rocks, flowers, the skies. The Rabbit was ever so enjoying his life. Wherever he went, his smile and ecstatic attitude spread to whoever he talks to! His neighbors, the fox, the squirrels, never quite knew why the Rabbit was so happy all the time. But they can't help but to be happy whenever he comes along. The Rabbit has a special place inside his log where he kept his supply of food. He wasn't a hoarder, but it was his happy supply, and he was willing to share with those who needed it. One day, after a tiring day of frolicki...

Bhima and Hidimba. Indian Myth and Legend by D. A. Mackenzie In the introductions of the story, the environment that was created by the author to set up the scene was filled with vivid terminologies There were also inclusions of animals and even supernatural beings, such as the asuras that were considered "demigods" and that they preyed on humans I think that adding the numerous different backstories of supernatural humanoids and demons would add more danger to the story and thus excitement. The demons and other humanoid beings of the stories should also each have their own individual names, alongside with their own set of unique powers as well. Characters such as Bhima showed confidence in his own strengths that can add dimensions to an otherwise non-described character. (Bhima Wrestling Hidimba. Source: Wikimedia ) Bhima and Baka. The Indian Heroes by C. A. Kincaid In the carefully described battle scenes, the author used a number of prepositional ph...

Vyasa and Ganesha. The Mahabharata , A Summary by J. M. Macfie. This is prime example of a creation story, which I liked in terms of the inclusion of divine beings as well as absurdity in the content of the creation of the child itself.  Most stories, along with the inclusion of gods and goddesses, also have inclusion of high-ranking social figures, such as kings and sages, which is something that I think I should include in my stories as well. Also, there is always some sort of myths and legends itself that the readers have yet to know about in depth yet. For example, there is the mention of the "Five Pandu Brothers," which I feel induces curiosity within the readers themselves. King Shantanu and Ganga. Indian Myth and Legend by D. A. Mackenzie For the most parts, the main characters of the story always have the creation story that is related to, or created from, a king and/or a god/goddess which makes them stand out from any of the other characters in the storie...