FREE Academy. Indian Mythology Lesson 4

WVT Free Academy Indian Mythology
WVT Free Academy Indian Mythology
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Lesson 4: Indian Mythological Texts. The Puranas

Much after the Vedas and the Indian epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata) were written, there was a massive literature centred around the stories of the various gods and goddesses. This literature has been called as Puranas, given that these are age-old stories which have their roots in the earlier Vedic literature, but were conceived and recorded much later. This lesson gives a thorough introduction to the Puranas and aims to acquaint the listeners to the 18 major Puranic books, most of which are the basis of the way gods and goddesses are viewed and worshipped today.

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This course provides a structured examination of Indian mythology, focusing on its cosmology, key deities, and foundational texts. Through four detailed lessons, participants will explore the ancient Indian worldview, the cyclic nature of cosmic events, and the principal gods, as well as the literature that preserves these narratives.

Tutor: Dr. Diptarup Ghosh Dastidar

I’m Dr Diptarup Ghosh Dastidar, a research fellow at Banaras Hindu University, India. My PhD thesis deals with comics studies and spatiality, but my interests span farther wide into popular culture, gender studies, and Indology. I have taught at various universities in India and am currently teaching literature and language to school kids in Uttar Pradesh. Living in the historic city of Varanasi (aka Benares), I have been driven into learning and talking about ancient Indian scriptures, mythology, and philosophy.

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I’m Dr Diptarup Ghosh Dastidar, a research fellow at Banaras Hindu University, India. My PhD thesis deals with comics studies and spatiality, but my interests span farther wide into popular culture, gender studies, and Indology. I have taught at various universities in India and am currently teaching literature and language to school kids in Uttar Pradesh. Living in the historic city of Varanasi (aka Benares), I have been driven into learning and talking about ancient Indian scriptures, mythology, and philosophy. I am very passionate about socialising and I love lecturing! I’m also a musician and vocalist in the alt-rock band – The Spring Leaves – while I’m not teaching, or reading! I hope that I’ll be able to add some value to your experience with World Virtual Tours. Cheers!

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