Speculations about the natural world, inquiry about the inner self and the connection between the two were among the oldest preoccupations of Indians. This is vividly reflected by the richness of the Indian mythological stories. Mythology is an ancient form of literature. It mirrors fundamental characteristics of a culture that produced it. It transmits valuable knowledge from one generation to the other. They also provide explanations for natural phenomena. Learn about the captivating mythological stories of India. Get to know the main gods and goddesses among the 330 million of them. This is the book 3 in the INDIA IN A NUTSHELL series, a summary of the incredible land of India and its precious gifts to the world.