Hindu Mythology

Lesson 3: Shiva

This lesson covers the mythologies of Shiva. The two marriages of Shiva make very interesting reading. Shiva’s two sons from his second marriage have left their own imprint on Hindu mythology. The concept of Shakti or the Female Force is a very important one.

Introduction

This lesson covers the mythologies of Shiva. The two marriages of Shiva make very interesting reading, though the first marriage ends in a tragedy. Shiva’s two sons from his second marriage have left their own imprint on Hindu mythology. The concept of Shakti or the Female Force is a very important one and will be dealt with in some depth.

We shall continue to use ‘Hindu Myths’ as a reference and shall refer to relevant material on the Internet.

Optional Exercises

1a. Continue with the reading of the epics.

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