Three Favorite Storybooks

     Honestly I have very little knowledge in Indian Epics. While I have heard of some of the gods, I know almost no specifics about them nor their importance in Indian culture. With this in mind, all of the stories I read were filled with information I have never seen.

        God Yama: India Divine

The first Storybook that interests me is Justice and Jatakas. This Storybook delves into Yama, the God of Death, and his importance in the Hindu religion. While the topic is not completely clear on what the Storybook is about, the introduction gives a good summary into what the stories will involve and why Yama is important in the Hindu religion. The Storybook is written in the perspective of Yama, so while the Storybook was informational, it was still fun to read. The Storybook is designed simply which makes the main focus the stories. While it is simple, the Storybook is still aesthetically pleasing, and it makes me want to use some of this format on my Storybook.


God Ganesha: Wikipedia

The next Storybook I find interesting is Ganesha: The Remover of Obstacles. This Storybooks talks about Gansha; a Hindu god that helps people attain prosperity and their goals. The Storybook is written in third person, unlike the first, but it still manages to convey information in a way that captivates the reader. The topic and introduction gives a good background for who Ganesha is and his importance in Hindu culture. The Storybook is well designed, and it does not distract from the information in the Storybook. The design of the previous two Storybooks makes me feel more confident in creating a Storybook that is mostly focused towards the information, not the aesthetics. 

Ganges Descending: Wikimedia

The third Storybook I find interesting isThe Ganges: From Head to Mouth. This Storybook is about Ganga; the creator of the Ganges River. Ganga was sent down from heaven to help guide humans to reach Heaven. This Storybook is written in both the third person as well as in the perspective of Ganga. While this is an interesting take on the Storybooks, I will probably stick to one of the two possible perspectives. The topic and introduction are not completely clear as to why Ganga is so important in Indian Epics, but the stories following do a good job of explaining her importance in greater detail. The Storybook is designed slightly differently than the first two using a video in addition to images. The Storybook is designed simply with most of the focus on the stories provided, but I will most likely use more of the design from the first two Storybooks because they are more readable in my opinion. 

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