5 Indian Mythology-inspired Books You Should Read

Not only are mythological tales entertaining, but they also impart valuable lessons.

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People have always been fascinated by look mythical characters because they demonstrate behaviour which do help us distinguish the good from the bad.

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They also help us infer better emotions like evil, anxiety, greed, fear, devotion, betrayal and courage.

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Here are five interesting books that must find a place on your book shelf.

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Devi by Prajeet Budhale

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Ram – The Scion of Ishvaku by Amish

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Mahagatha: 100 Tales from the Puranas by Satyarth Nayak

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Namaha: Tales From the Land of Gods and Goddesses by Abhishek Singh

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The Hidden Hindi by Akshat Gupta

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