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RAAVANA'S DAUGHTER
RAAVANA'S DAUGHTER
Asian Mythology Novella with a Twist
Reading Age : Teenagers and adults
Print length : 92
Last few copies will be sold at pop up stalls
LONG LISTED FOR THE GRATIAEN AWARD 2019 and
Nominated for the Best Youth Literature at the State Literary Award 2020
When efforts to rescue a kidnapped princess are hindered by mysterious beings who inhabit the waters of the Indian ocean Ape hero Hanuman must overcome the enchantments and wiles of the Mer-Queen before the expedition falls to the forces of the Demon King.
Mermaids, Demons, Gods...
It is 8000 years B.C. Sita Devi, the wife of Lord Rama, the Prince of Ayodhya, has been abducted by the Demon King Raavana. Hanuman, the Ape hero, is tasked with building a bridge to facilitate the invasion of Lanka. The Ape army gathers on the Southern coast of India. The expedition is however brought to a halt by the workings of the Mer-People who inhabit the Indian Ocean.
Follow Hanuman as he struggles to overcome their enchantments and complete his task.
However, who is the mysterious Mer-Queen who lures him into her undersea lair?
What part has she to play in this epic war?
Is all fair in love and war?
The Ramayana is a Hindu Epic as old and as famous as Homer's Odyssey. This is a retelling of the Ramakien (the Thai version of the Hindu tale). If you are a lover of MYTHOLOGY, HISTORICAL FICTION, WORLD RELIGIONS OR FANTASY - then this is for YOU!
***Includes Places to Visit in Sri Lanka, linked to the Myth***
Customer Reviews
'I was quickly immersed in Hanuman's adventures from the start of this short, intriguing retelling, which was inspired by eastern mythology. While the camp sleeps, Hanuman the Demi-God dives under the waves to find out who is sabotaging his plan to rescue Sita, Rama's wife. As the hero is guided by hazy lights into secret places fathoms deep, I felt transported there too, drawn in by the magical weave of the writer's words. The short verses scattered throughout served well to link each chapter and the accompanying illustrations of the mythical characters enhanced my enjoyment of this well-told story.'
— Amazon Customer
'The mythical Ape hero Hanuman is brought to life by the author Nadishka Aloysius in her retelling of the story of Raavana's Daughter. Hanuman's task is to build a bridge across the Straight that divides South India from Lanka. In a dream he is given instructions on how to construct a floating bridge. The story keeps the reader's attention and moves effortlessly from the quiet planning and success of the initial task to suspense when the bridge collapses for no visible reason. The language of the narrative is easy to understand and follow. I would recommend this story for anyone interested in mythology.'
— Amazon Customer
'I'm a sucker for mythology of any kind, so this one grabbed my attention. I'm not familiar enough with Asian mythology, so that was an added bonus. While I personally feel the cover doesn't quite do this fantastic story justice, the contents did not disappoint. What this book does well is bring you right into the mythological world without bogging you down with backstory. It's clear a battle is going on and you learn about the players as you go along. The description is just fantastic, and page one really set the scene. I loved this line: 'pennants which had hung limp now flapped and tugged with a vengeance' because you just know something is going to happen. I was quickly pulled along by the narrative and discovered that it has themes that are familiar in other mythologies. Not unexpected, I suppose. It's interesting how much crossover pops up in world mythologies. I suppose it says something about the human psyche.'
— Amazon Customer