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The Broken Tusk Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha

The Broken Tusk Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha

by Uma Krishnaswami

Book Details

Publisher: Linnet Books
Published: 1996
Language: en
Pages: 100
ISBN: 9780208024428
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💥ViolenceModerate
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😨Fear / HorrorLow

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🧙Fantasy / SupernaturalCentral storyline
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🚀Sci-Fi / FuturisticNot present
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Disability & NeurodiversityNot present

Description

This Krishnaswami introduces the stories by recalling her own introduction to Ganesha and goes on to offer a mythological context for the tales. Included among the tales are Ganesha's Head, The Broken Tusk, and 'Why Ganesha Never Married. Most of the stories come from Hindu legend; one comes from Mongolia, where Ganesha made his way into the Buddhist tradition. The pen-and-ink illustrations have child appeal, and readers will be aided by the pronunciation guide and glossary.

Themes & Topics

Juvenile NonfictionJuvenile FictionSocial ScienceFolklore & MythologyShort Stories
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