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Reading Notes: Sacred Tales of India by Neogi Part A



For this reading, I read:

The Divine Brothers, Snatched from Death, and By Itu's Favor.


The Divine Brothers was my favorite, maybe just because it was the first of this type of story I've read. It was fascinating for all three of the stories to read the traditions they address. I didn't know, for example, that during the rainy season there are unbearable infestations of snakes in all the villages. This was the supposed origin story of the worship of the snake gods and their iffy alliance with man. Although they are rash and violent creatures, this story seems to say that if you're a good enough person, they won't mess with you, and might even reward you.

I couldn't find any images that were directly related to the story of The Divine Brothers, which was my favorite, so here is some jewelry in the shape of a snake to symbolize the riches that were poured on Lahana for being so good and obedient.

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