Pashu- Animal Tales from Hindu mythology

'Author: Devdutt Pattanaik
The golden deer, Jatayu in Ramayana, the naag whom Krishna fought; all Hindu mythological stories are filled with animals or ‘Pashu’ who play important roles. Pashu- Animal Tales from Hindu mythology, written by Devdutt Pattanaik, unveils the secrets of the animal world, which is so important in Hindu mythology. \nWhen we worship any Hindu God, He or She is supported by an animal figure. Why does Shiva have a snake coiled around his neck? Why is Lakshmi represented by an owl? Why is Garuda Vishnu’s vahana? You get to know these small secrets of the animal world by reading interesting stories about them in this book. These stories are found in various ancient Hindu texts and it is Devdutt who simplifies them in this kid's book. Review:It's a book for kids. Devdutt is unbeatable when it comes to Indian mythology. This book is designed for kids. Language is simple, characters introduced to interest kids, and amuse them. If you haven't read mythology before it can be a good start.'