Publisher's Synopsis
*****Tales from Himalayas*****
In this imaginative collection of Nepali folk tales and legends, Uparkoti transports readers to the magnificent Himalayan landscapes that shaped his homeland's myths and history Vividly told stories explore the region's rich cultural heritage and the moral themes that have endured across generations Readers meet mysterious figures like the solitary Yeti and encounter magical happenings like the divine waterfall granted to save a village We are also introduced to remarkable heroes like the brave priest who defeats a demon through compassion alone Beautifully told both as entertainment and to impart traditional values, these timeless tales will enchant all ages Uparkoti's narratives transport us across mountains, through forests and into the lives of both ordinary villagers and larger-than-life figures In the process, we gain a window into Nepal's cultural heritage and the spiritual ideals of courage, kindness and nonviolence that have guided its peoples for centuries
***Covered Stories***
The Yak and the Yeti
The Legend of Manakamana Temple
The Story of Ghantakarna
The Tale of Pashupatinath Temple
The Fox and the Crow
The Origin of Kathmandu Valley
The Story of Annapurna Mountain
The Legend of Gorkha Kingdom
The Elephant and the Jackal
The Creation of the Himalayas
The Story of Lumbini (Birthplace of Buddha)
The Hare and the Tortoise
The Legend of the Kumari (Living Goddess)
The Origin of Bagmati River
The Monkey and the Crocodile
The Story of Swayambhunath Stupa
The Legend of Makalu Mountain
The Greedy Dog
The Tale of King Mahendra and the Yeti
The Origin of Rara Lake
The Wise Old Crow
The Story of Janaki (Sita) and Ram
The Legend of Kali Gandaki Gorge
The Clever Fox
The Story of Araniko (Master Architect)
The Story of Yeti/Abominable Snowman
Princess of the Mountains
The Magic Carpet
The Talking Birds
The Moon God's Daughter
The Yak Herder and the River God
The Musician and the Ogress
Adventure at the Roof of the World
The Magic Forest Monkeys
The Mountain Priest and the Demon
