Ever since King Tion sent his brother into exile for attempting to murder his first-born son Likoma, the entire lion tribe had been on edge. After Tion banished him from the pride, Carniage made it his mission to build up an army to one day return to the pride lands and have his revenge on his brother and … More Story Telling: Week 3
The story Rama Attacks (Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists by Sister Nivedita) was extremely disturbing to me. Ravana attempting to trick Sita into believing that Rama was dead was so heart breaking! Although I believe that Ravana’s powers are strong I don’t understand how Sita couldn’t recognize that the head she was shown was not actually … More Week 3, Reading diary continued: Ramayana
I really enjoyed reading Sugriva’s Story (originally from Rama and the Monkeys by Geraldine Hodgson). It was not just a good story but I liked how Rama somewhat identified with the family betrayal since he had been betrayed by one of his father’s wives. The whole concept of brothers turned against one another by a misunderstanding or a … More Week 3, Reading Diary: Ramayana
Savannah Jung 