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Ancient myths reimagined; celebrates queerness in Hinduism.

This book elegantly bridges the gap between the ancient and the contemporary, shedding light on the often-overlooked narratives of queerness present in Hindu mythology. Devdutt Pattanaik's storytelling charms you into rethinking conventional gender norms and opens a window into the profound ways queerness has been a part of Indian culture for millennia. It's a thought-provoking read that's sure to enrich your perspective on gender and mythology.

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Shikhandi and Other Tales They Don't Tell You

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ISBN: 9789383074846
Date of Publication: 2014-07-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Religion
Related Topics: History, Spirituality, Hinduism
Goodreads rating: 3.59
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Patriarchy establishes men as superior to women. Feminism views women and men as equal. Queerness questions what constitutes male and female. Queerness isn’t only modern, Western or sexual, says mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik. Take a close look at the vast written and oral traditions in Hinduism, some over two thousand years old, and you will find many overlooked tales, such as those of Shikhandi, who became a man to satisfy her wife; Mahadeva, who became a woman to deliver his devotee’s child; Chudala, who became a man to enlighten her husband; Samavan, who became the wife of his male friend; and many more . . . Playful and touching—and sometimes disturbing—these stories, when compared with their Mesopotamian, Greek, Chinese and Biblical counterparts, reveal the unique Indian way of making sense of queerness.
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Ancient myths reimagined; celebrates queerness in Hinduism.

This book elegantly bridges the gap between the ancient and the contemporary, shedding light on the often-overlooked narratives of queerness present in Hindu mythology. Devdutt Pattanaik's storytelling charms you into rethinking conventional gender norms and opens a window into the profound ways queerness has been a part of Indian culture for millennia. It's a thought-provoking read that's sure to enrich your perspective on gender and mythology.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.