Publisher's Synopsis
Get to know the gods and mythical heroes behind some of India's oldest stories! Through this book's light-hearted look at mythical stories, readers learn about the elephant-faced Genesha and discover why he's so important to authors. Discover the heroes, animals, and gods that are important to both the culture and the religion of India. Each character introduction includes background information told in their own voice. This approachable take on mythology is sure to interest even reluctant readers and supports world history curricula.
