The Role of Myth in Indian Context with Special Reference of Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy

Abstract

This story by Amish Tripathi Shiva Trilogy explores the leadership quality and Adventures of Shiva. Shiva is one of the principal God of Hindu Mythology. Amish creates a world of Fantasy including Corruption, Caste system and Unnecessary Laws. Because, Indian Literature is based on religion, deeds, human value, obedience, bravery, morality, human nature and love. A Myth is a traditional story, specifically about the early history of people or explaining some natural or social context and involving supernatural beings or events. Myths are the primogenital and most powerful of all story forms. It carries an important message for a culture or group to the next generation. Myths are stories that provide people a relationship with the world. Some myths give the formal view of creation, other are a way to explain natural events. Myth generally has a meaning and refers to the stories and world of Gods and Goddesses. Myth is a constant among all human beings in all times. Here, Amish also spotlights the external world of supernatural beings as in the name as Myth/Mythology.