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Olympus Takes Readers Into The Intertwined Worlds Of Greek And Hindu Myth, Inviting Reflective Wonder About How Shared Stories Shape Who We Are. In This Thoughtful Fusion Of Classics And Cross-Cultural Storytelling, Renowned Mythologist And Physician Devdutt Pattanaik Traces The Connections Between Mythic Figures, Symbols, And What Those Tales Reveal About Power, Courage, And Our Everyday Lives. Written For Lovers Of Myth, Students Of Culture, And Curious Readers Seeking A Fresh Perspective, Olympus Offers An Inspiring And Comforting Journey Through Ancient Narratives That Still Resonate Today.
Through A Clear, Narrative-Driven Approach, Olympus Unfolds As A Series Of Accessible Chapters That Compare Greek And Hindu Legends Side By Side. Pattanaik Writes With Warmth And Clarity, Explaining How Gods Like Zeus And Indra Mirror One Another And How The Journeys Of Heroes Such As Heracles And Krishna Illuminate Universal Themes. The Book Invites You To Reverse The Gaze—Reading Greek Epics Through Indian Imagination And Revisiting Indian Myths In A New Light—So Ancient Tales Feel Immediate And Relevant. Each Page Blends Myth, Symbolism, And Modern Life, Making The Sacred Feel Alive.
With Pattanaik's Background As A Medical Doctor And Leadership Consultant, Olympus Also Offers A Practical, Human Lens On These Stories. It Brings Key Concepts Into Focus: Myth As A Language That Codes Culture, Shared Symbols That Cross Time, And The Idea That Myths Evolve As They Travel. The Writing Remains Engaging And Accessible, Inviting Readers To Think, Reflect, And Enjoy The Journey Rather Than Getting Lost In Scholarly Detail.
After Finishing Olympus, Readers Gain A Broader View Of Mythology As A Shared Human Conversation—Seeing Greek And Hindu Legends As Complementary, Not Separate. The Book Leaves You With A Sense Of Wonder, Curiosity, And A New Way To Interpret The Stories That Shape Our Lives, Offering Insights That Linger Long After The Last Page Is Turned.
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Author
Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher
Penguin Books
Language
English
SKU
BK0033995
ISBN
9780143428299
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
17.78 x 1.88 x 22.86 cm
Binding
Paperback
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Devdutt Pattanaik Was Trained In Medicine, And Worked In The Pharmaceutical And Healthcare Industry For Fifteen Years, Before Turning His Part-Time Passion For Mythology Into His Full-Time Profession. He Has Authored Over 1000 Articles And Over 50 Books On The Relevance Of Sacred Stories, Symbols And Rituals In Modern Times. These Have Been Translated In Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati And Many International Languages Including Russian, Polish And Japanese. He Is A Much Sought After Corporate Speaker And Acts As A Consultant To Organisations On Matters Related To Leadership And Culture. Devdutt Pattanaik Writes, Illustrates, And Lectures On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. He Has, Since 1996, Written Over Fifty Books And 1,000 Columns On How Stories, Symbols, And Rituals Construct The Subjective Truth (Myths) Of Ancient And Modern Cultures Around The World. His Books Include The Stories We Tell: Mythology To Make Sense Of Modern Lives, Pilgrim Nation, Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach To Management, The Success Sutra: An Indian Approach To Wealth, The Talent Sutra: An Indian Approach To Learning, And The Leadership Sutra: An Indian Approach To Power. Devdutt Pattanaik Writes, Illustrates And Lectures On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. He Has, Since 1996, Written Over Thirty Books And 700 Columns. Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik Is An Indian Author Who Worked For About 14 Years In The Pharma And The Healthcare Industry Before Trying His Hand In Writing. He Is Also A Leadership Consultant And A Mythologist And Most Of His Books Are Based On Mythology. His Other Works Include Mithya: A Handbook Of Hindu Mythology, The Pregnant King And Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling Of The Mahabharata. Devdutt Pattanaik Is The Author Of Over 25 Books And Over 500 Articles On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. He Worked In The Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Industries For 15 Years Before Devoting All His Time To His Passion For Decoding Beliefs Of All Cultures, Modern And Ancient, Located Beneath The Veneer Of Rationality. Extremely Knowledgeable And Exceptionally Insightful, Pattanaik Also Boasts Of The Added Skill Of Simplifying His Mythological Accounts Into Delightful Reads That Engage Young Readers. He Is The Master Storyteller Of The Very Popular Fun In Devlok Series And Pashu Devdutt Pattanaik Writes, Illustrates, And Lectures On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. He Has, Since 1996, Written Over 50 Books And 1000 Columns Deconstructing The Symbols And Myths Of Ancient And Modern Cultures Around The World. His Books With Penguin Random House India Include Myth = Mithya: A Handbook Of Hindu Mythology; The Book Of Ram And The Devlok Series. He Consults With Corporations On Leadership And Governance, And Tv Channels On Mythological Serials. His Tv Shows Include Business Sutra On Cnbc-Tv18 And Devlok On Epic Tv. He Illustrates His Own Books, As He Has These Ones. Devdutt Pattanaik Is The Author Of Over Twenty-Five Books And 500 Articles On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. Trained In Medicine (Mbbsfrom Grant Medical College, Mumbai University), He Worked In The Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Industries For Fifteen Years Before Devoting All His Time To His Passion For Decoding Beliefs Of All Cultures, Modern And Ancient, Located Beneath The Veneer Of Rationality. To Know More, Visit Devdutt.Com. Devdutt Pattanaik Is A Medical Doctor By Training, A Marketing Manager By Profession And A Mythologist By Passion. He Lectures Extensively On The Relevance Of Sacred Stories, Symbols And Rituals In Modern Times. His Books Include 7 Secrets Of Hindu Calendar Art, Shiva: An Introduction, Vishnu: An Introduction, Devi: An Introduction, Hanuman: An Introduction, Lakshmi: An Introduction, Krishna: An Introduction, Shiva To Shankara: Decoding The Phallic Symbol, Goddesses In India, Man Who Was A Woman And Other Queer Tales From Hindu Lore And Indian Mythology: Stories, Symbols And Rituals From The Heart Of The Subcontinent. देवदत्त पटनायक की शिक्षा एक मेडिकल डॉक्टर के रूप में हुई| वे पेशे से एक लीडरशिप कंसलटेंट तथा अपने शौक ओर जुनून के चलते पौराणिक कथाओं के जानकार हैं| उन्होंने पवित्र गाथाओं, प्रतीकों व् अनुष्ठानों तथा आधुनिक समय में उनकी प्रासंगिकता पर विस्तृत लेखन करते हुए व्याख्यान भी दिए हैं| 'देवलोक देवदत्त पटनायक के संग,' 'मिथक' ओर 'जय' उनकी उल्लेखनीय पुस्तकों में से हैं| देवदत्त की गैर-पारंपरिक सोच व् अदभुद शैली, उनके व्याख्यानों, पुस्तकों व् लेखों में स्पष्ट रूप से झलकती है| Devdutt Pattanaik Is The Author Of Over 25 Books And 500 Articles On The Relevance Of Mythology In Modern Times. Trained In Medicine (Mbbs From Grant Medical College, Mumbai University), He Worked In The Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Industries For 15 Years Before Devoting All His Time To His Passion For Decoding Beliefs Of All Cultures, Modern And Ancient, Located Beneath The Veneer Of Rationality. To Know More, Visit Devdutt.Com Devdutt Pattanaik Is A Physician Who Turned His Love For Indian Mythology Into His Profession.