The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths

When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane.
These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.

Imprint: India Puffin

Published: May/2015

ISBN: 9780143333845

Length : 192 Pages

MRP : ₹599.00

The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths

Anita Nair

Atanu Roy

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Anita Nair

Anita Nair is the author of seven books for children.

Her books for adults include eleven works of fiction, a collection of poems titled Malabar Mind, and a collection of essays titled Goodnight and God Bless. She has also translated into English T.S. Pillai’s Malayalam cult classic Chemmeen and edited a book of writings on Kerala titled Where the Rain Is Born.

Anita Nair has also written two plays and the screenplay for the movie adaptation of her novel Lessons in Forgetting, which won the National Film Award in 2013. Among other awards, she was also given the Central Sahitya Akademi Award and the Crossword Prize. Her books have been translated into over thirty-three languages around the world. Her writing is included in both school and university syllabi. She is the founder of the creative writing mentorship program, Anita’s Attic, and is a High-Profile Supporter of the UNHCR.

Anita’s last book for children, Bipathu and a Very Big Dream, has been shortlisted for numerous children’s fiction prizes.