Dashavatar : Classic Indian Stories

Dashavatar: Classic Indian Stories by Westland is a comic retelling of stories about Lord Vishnu's ten avatars in Hindu mythology. Presented in a visual format for young readers, the book follows Vishnu's different manifestations as he fulfils his role as preserver and protector whenever the world faces evil and needs to be rescued.

The stories bring together a range of mythological figures and creatures, including fearless warriors and kings, mystical beings, gods and goddesses, and powerful demons. By presenting the Dashavatara tradition through comic storytelling, the book introduces young readers to stories of Vishnu's avatars and their different forms across time and worlds.

About This Book

In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is associated with preserving and protecting the world. The Dashavatara tradition describes ten avatars through which Vishnu manifests in different forms. This collection retells stories connected with these ten manifestations in a comic format.

The narrative moves across different mythological settings and brings together a varied cast of characters. Warriors and kings appear alongside mystical and mythical creatures, powerful gods and goddesses, and demons, creating a story world shaped by encounters between forces of good and evil.

Dashavatar: Classic Indian Stories uses visual storytelling to present these traditional Hindu mythology stories in a format intended to introduce a new generation of young readers to Vishnu's legendary avatars.

What You'll Discover

• Stories about Lord Vishnu's ten legendary avatars.
• The role of Vishnu as preserver and protector in Hindu mythology.
• Different forms taken by Vishnu across time and worlds.
• Fearless warriors and kings within the mythological stories.
• Mystical and mythical creatures from traditional narratives.
• Powerful gods and goddesses featured throughout the retellings.
• Demons and conflicts between opposing forces.
• Classic Indian stories presented in comic format.

Perfect For

• Young readers interested in Hindu mythology.
• Children exploring stories about Lord Vishnu and his avatars.
• Readers who enjoy mythology presented through comics.
• Young readers discovering classic Indian stories and traditions.

Why You'll Love This Book

Dashavatar: Classic Indian Stories introduces the stories of Vishnu's ten avatars through an accessible comic format. With warriors, kings, mythical creatures, gods, goddesses and demons, the collection gives young readers a visual introduction to one of the central traditions of Hindu mythology and its stories of Vishnu as preserver and protector.