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INDIAN TALES OF THE GREAT ONES
The Eagle Brothers
The Throne of Justice
Samyukta, or The Story of the Own-choosing.
The Man who made himself an Archer
The Blue Bird and the Archer
Draupadi and the Great Game
The Self-Blinding
The Story of the Maiden-Knight
The Way of Friendship
In this lively collection, ancient Indian legends are brought to life with vivid imagination and gentle humor. The first tale follows two majestic eagle brothers, Jattayu, the powerful king of the skies, and his devoted sibling Sanpati, who brave the scorching sun to fulfill a heartfelt wish. Their soaring adventure showcases themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the bittersweet price of love, all set against a breathtaking mountain realm.
A second story shifts to the ruins of a forgotten kingdom, where a clever boy becomes an impromptu judge for his village, channeling the wisdom of the legendary King Vikramaditya. His uncanny sense of fairness draws the attention of a reigning monarch, leading to a surprising discovery beneath the ruins. Both narratives blend moral insight with enchanting imagery, inviting listeners of all ages to explore timeless values through the eyes of birds, kings, and curious children.
Language
en
Duration
~58 minutes (56K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
India: Blackie and Son Limited, 1916.
Credits
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Dec 28, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1866–1954
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