One of the video mentions how myths are generally very old and how they can be told in different versions. I personally like this idea about myths, as they can be retold different ways; these ways can be just simple syntax changes, overall plot differences, or character additions. If you were to have a favorite myth, or story, it would be nice to know there are different renditions you can choose your favorites from rather than just having one or two versions. Different versions does not equate to the myth being wrong, or a particular version being wrong, it just means there are different perspectives, or all of them have a piece of the picture as a whole. The video gives an example of the story of Zeus & Persephone; the versions are different for example in the scenario that Hades tricks her to eat pomegranate seeds in one version, whereas she wants to eat them herself in another version. These differences can be subtle differences as such, or change the plot as a whole.
I also enjoy how myths tell a tale of how the world works in modern times. Using the story of Persephone again, Hades had gotten Persephone to spend 6 months of her year ever year in the underworld. Since Demeter, her mother had influences on the climate due to her powers, whenever she leaves to spend the 6 months with Hades, she mourns for her, causing the season to change. Whenever she is available for the 6 months, Demeter is joyful, and the Spring and Summer seasons flourish at that time.
Overall, I enjoy learning about myths due to their variability and their overall nature; hearing different versions is always enjoyable and adds to the myth as a whole.
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Thursday, February 6, 2020
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Reading Notes: PDE Ramayana, Part D
Hanuman jumps to Lanka using superpowers, but Rama as well as the army is left behind to get to Ravana's kingdom. Ravana holds the power of illusion - so he attempts to use them to cause Sita to despair when Rama advances on Lanka. Garuda, mount of the god Indra comes and heals the Rama's soldiers that were wounded previously by Indrajit by his weapon Nagapasha, a serpent-weapon. Garuda is also an enemy of the Nagas.
They come across Kumbhakarna, who needs to be awoken and have his appetite satisfied for him to join them, as he is a great warrior and a brother of Ravana. He is very, very large. Indrajit attacks again using Brahmastra. Ravana attempts to make Sita despair again by saying that Rama has died; also - Indrajit tries to make Rama despair by doing the same, which is making an illusion that Sita has died. Vibhishana takes him out of this illusion, and also tells him how they can ambush Indrajit.
Lakshmana eventually slays Indrajit, and Ravana wants revenge. He attempts to kill him, and is almost successful. The gods watch the battle, and Rama eventually gets aid by Indra as he is sent Matali, a charioteer on Indra's chariot. Agastya also comes, and gives Rama advice for the battle. Ravana eventually falls using the Brahma-weapon; the gods rejoice, as this was there plan. It gave reason for Vishnu's human incarnation.
Mandodari, Ravana's wife mourns when she finds of his death, and Vibhishana conducts his funeral. Sita's honor gets challenged - and she demands a test by fire, and she calls upon Agni, the fire-god to showcase her faithfulness to Rama. Rama ends up taking Sita back to Ayodhya in the Pushpaka, flying chariot, once belonging to Ravana. Ravana returns just in time for Bharata - who had earlier vowed that he would kill himself if he did not return at the end of the fourteen-year exile; the brothers have a reunion (this reunion is celebrated in a Hindu festival as tradition).
Rama becomes king at last. After time, and surprisingly, Sita goes into exile and Rama is the one who sends her to exile. Rama eventually decides he needs to depart after Lakshmana is taken by the gods into heaven. He becomes Vishnu again.
Bibliography:
Title: Rama: Retold from the Ramayana
Author: Anant Pai
Link
They come across Kumbhakarna, who needs to be awoken and have his appetite satisfied for him to join them, as he is a great warrior and a brother of Ravana. He is very, very large. Indrajit attacks again using Brahmastra. Ravana attempts to make Sita despair again by saying that Rama has died; also - Indrajit tries to make Rama despair by doing the same, which is making an illusion that Sita has died. Vibhishana takes him out of this illusion, and also tells him how they can ambush Indrajit.
Lakshmana eventually slays Indrajit, and Ravana wants revenge. He attempts to kill him, and is almost successful. The gods watch the battle, and Rama eventually gets aid by Indra as he is sent Matali, a charioteer on Indra's chariot. Agastya also comes, and gives Rama advice for the battle. Ravana eventually falls using the Brahma-weapon; the gods rejoice, as this was there plan. It gave reason for Vishnu's human incarnation.
Mandodari, Ravana's wife mourns when she finds of his death, and Vibhishana conducts his funeral. Sita's honor gets challenged - and she demands a test by fire, and she calls upon Agni, the fire-god to showcase her faithfulness to Rama. Rama ends up taking Sita back to Ayodhya in the Pushpaka, flying chariot, once belonging to Ravana. Ravana returns just in time for Bharata - who had earlier vowed that he would kill himself if he did not return at the end of the fourteen-year exile; the brothers have a reunion (this reunion is celebrated in a Hindu festival as tradition).
Rama becomes king at last. After time, and surprisingly, Sita goes into exile and Rama is the one who sends her to exile. Rama eventually decides he needs to depart after Lakshmana is taken by the gods into heaven. He becomes Vishnu again.
Bibliography:
Title: Rama: Retold from the Ramayana
Author: Anant Pai
Link
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Reading Notes: PDE Ramayana, Part C
Rama and Lakshmana follow the advice from Kabandha and go look for Sugriva, the monkey king. The monkey king soon finds out and panics, thinking they are danger for his brother, Vali. Once they find Sugriva after disguising themselves to get through, they find out from Sugriva that his brother, Vali, had a fight with a demon, and he then asks for Rama's help with his conflict with Vali, who is now in quarrel with Sugriva.
They eventually meet Tara, the chief wife of King Vali, and Angada, her son. She trusts in Rama to deal with the conflict with the Sugriva, and begs Vali not to fight Sugriva; Rama then helps Sugriva with the conflict discreetly, and eventually manages to kill Vali, betraying him, in essence. Knowing this, Tara mourns and even Sugriva has pity. Sugriva fully becomes king, and in order to repay Rama, he offers to help him find Sita, but only after the rainy season ends. Rama must hide in the wild due to being exiled, which is really hard for him as his impatience and lack of being able to help grows.
After the rainy season ends, he notes that Sugriva lacks doing anything, so he has Lakshmana to go and remind him, which has Sugriva send an army to fulfill the promise. They search a plethora of regions. They come across Jatayu's brother, Sampati, and he tells them they are on the right path, as Sita is in Lanka, as she was taken by Ravana. The monkeys and bears of the army learn of Jatayu's, his brother, as well as his own.
Hanuman eventually encounters a terrible rakshasi while taking the leap, who tries to kill him, but manages to pass him. Now in Lanka, Hanuman seeks Sita, who enters Ravana's bedroom in his palace, but Sita is still missing. Eventually, she is found in the ashoka trees, but rakshasis are guarding her. Ravana attempts to convince Sita to reject Rama and be his wife instead. Eventually, out of hiding, Sita meets Hanuman. Indrajit, Ravana's son, captures Hanuman and brings him bound to the court of Ravana. Ravana provokes Hanuman by setting his tail on fire.
Hanuman is eventually able to return with his army to King Sugriva, who delivers the news.
Vibhishana, Ravana's younger brother, urges Ravana to return Sita to Rama, which angers Ravana; this causes Vibhishana to take Rama's side, and he leaves Lanka.
Bibliography:
Title: Rama: Retold from the Ramayana
Author: Anant Pai
Link
They eventually meet Tara, the chief wife of King Vali, and Angada, her son. She trusts in Rama to deal with the conflict with the Sugriva, and begs Vali not to fight Sugriva; Rama then helps Sugriva with the conflict discreetly, and eventually manages to kill Vali, betraying him, in essence. Knowing this, Tara mourns and even Sugriva has pity. Sugriva fully becomes king, and in order to repay Rama, he offers to help him find Sita, but only after the rainy season ends. Rama must hide in the wild due to being exiled, which is really hard for him as his impatience and lack of being able to help grows.
After the rainy season ends, he notes that Sugriva lacks doing anything, so he has Lakshmana to go and remind him, which has Sugriva send an army to fulfill the promise. They search a plethora of regions. They come across Jatayu's brother, Sampati, and he tells them they are on the right path, as Sita is in Lanka, as she was taken by Ravana. The monkeys and bears of the army learn of Jatayu's, his brother, as well as his own.
Hanuman eventually encounters a terrible rakshasi while taking the leap, who tries to kill him, but manages to pass him. Now in Lanka, Hanuman seeks Sita, who enters Ravana's bedroom in his palace, but Sita is still missing. Eventually, she is found in the ashoka trees, but rakshasis are guarding her. Ravana attempts to convince Sita to reject Rama and be his wife instead. Eventually, out of hiding, Sita meets Hanuman. Indrajit, Ravana's son, captures Hanuman and brings him bound to the court of Ravana. Ravana provokes Hanuman by setting his tail on fire.
Hanuman is eventually able to return with his army to King Sugriva, who delivers the news.
Vibhishana, Ravana's younger brother, urges Ravana to return Sita to Rama, which angers Ravana; this causes Vibhishana to take Rama's side, and he leaves Lanka.
Bibliography:
Title: Rama: Retold from the Ramayana
Author: Anant Pai
Link
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