In this episode of Storytelling with Shweta, I have a Mahabharata story for you. One with five brothers, a bunch of riddles, a Yaksha and a guest appearance by Yama - The God of death. This story is all about quests, logic and magical enchantments!
The art that inspired this story from Indian mythology is owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Listen to the episode for more. This family-friendly story is best for all who enjoy stories from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, Indian mythology and Folk tales.
Show notes
The sculpture that served as inspiration for this episode is owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You can see it and read about it here.
You can read more about Yakshas here.
You can read more about Yama as the God of Righteousness here.
Listen to The Yakshi and the Tree Deity here.
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If there is a character from the Mahabharata that you want me to choose next, please email me at shweta@shwetaganeshkumar.com or leave a comment under this post. I’ll be sure to mention you by name if I choose your character for a story.
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