Indian Myth and Legend
Donald A. Mackenzie's Indian Myth and Legend, illustrated with color plates by Warwick Goble, introduces the myths and religious history preserved in Sanskrit literature. It begins with the gods of the Vedic hymns, Indra, Agni and the rest, Yama the first man and king of the dead, the story of Savitri, and the demons and giants of early belief, then traces the rise of Vishnu worship, Buddhism and Jainism. The larger part of the book retells the great epics: the Mahabharata, from the rivalry of the Pandavas and Kauravas through the gambling match and the battle of eighteen days, the tale of Nala and Damayanti, and the Ramayana story of Rama and Sita. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Indian Myth and Legend in the public domain?
Yes. Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
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About 10 h 25 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Indian Myth and Legend?
Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
