Course Overview

Indian Epics

Although I have not taken a specific mythology course before, my English class in high school one year covered all sorts of Greek mythology as we read great works such as Oedipus Rex and Homer's The Odyssey. I have taken religious courses before, but not centered around Hinduism or Buddhism. The most interesting class I took was a Christian Humanities course.

I do not know a lot about Indian culture or traditions, but my family has friends from India and they constantly teach us things. I will have to bring up the fact that I am taking this course!

I am particularly interested in reading all of the stories in this course. I know that India has amazing stories that stem from its people and their culture and traditions. I am also particularly excited to be able to choose our own reading towards the second half of the semester. I think that will really make the course even more interesting since we will be able to choose ourselves. 

("Rama and Lakshmana builds a bridge

with the help of the monkeys")

Photo from Laura Gibbs' Indian Epics Blog

I chose this photo because I thought it was very interesting. I think that this photo summarizes the interesting aspect to Indian art and storytelling very well. I also though that "Rama" and "Lakshmana" had almost a Frida Kahlo look to them.