Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

Step into the wild and wonderful lands of South India with this collection of powerful stories from the Deccan. For centuries, these tales lived not in books but in songs, ballads and performances, passed down by storytellers through the generations. Here readers meet brave warriors, heroes who became gods, spirits, lovers and rebels. One myth explains how twelve abandoned children gave rise to whole communities in ancient Kerala. There is also a non-fiction chapter on the ancient worship of seven mother-goddesses. A rich, thoughtful read for older readers who love Indian folklore.