Chosen Version: Narayan
I am most interested in this version because, although I realize that it will be impossible to get a truly authentic version of a story when reading a translation, I want my initial exposure to the epic to be as close to the "real thing" as possible.
Comic Book #1: Karna: Brave, Generous, Ill-Fated Prince
I was intrigued by this comic because, when preparing for this course, I watched the Peter Brooks version of the Mahabharata with my family. In that version, Karna is certainly not depicted as "brave" or "generous." Indeed, the movie seemed to portray him as something of a villain. As such, I thought it would be interesting to delve deeper into his character.
Comic Book #2: Gandhari, a Mother Blinded by Love
While the Peter Brooks Mahabharata does introduce Gandhari, not much time is spent on her character. I think there is a lot to delve into, not only with her relationship with her sons, but also her relationship with Kunti, and her decision to blindfold herself.
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| (Gandhari. Source: Wikimedia) |
When I was 14, my family and I were able to take a trip to India and Nepal. While there, I had the honor of working in a painting workshop, where I learned how to paint mandalas. I still continue to pain them, and always try to remain true to the huge amounts of symbolism that exist within them. As such, this video seemed just my speed!
Video #2: Rama and the Ramayana: Crash Course World Mythology #27
Man have I ever watched a lot of Crash Course! In everything from chemistry to biology to not mythology- Crash Course never fails to disappoint. I honestly sometimes just watch Crash Course for fun.
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