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    Tag: Asuras

    Rahu and Ketu: Hindu Eclipse Mythology

    In Hindu mythology, solar eclipses are caused by the decapitated head (Rahu), or lifeless body (Ketu) of the demon Svarbhānu, otherwise known as: “He who darkens the… Read more “Rahu and Ketu: Hindu Eclipse Mythology”

    August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 by MythCrafts Team

    The Nectar of Immortality: Kurma, Vishnu’s Second Avatar

    As we saw in a prior post, Vishnu’s first manifestation was a fish named Matsya; that was a flood tale, where as in many a flood tale,… Read more “The Nectar of Immortality: Kurma, Vishnu’s Second Avatar”

    August 1, 2017August 16, 2018 by MythCrafts Team
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