What type of study is this?

This is a Literature Review study.

September 20, 2025

Leveraging Myth and Folklore to View the Present via the Lens of the Past

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Analysis reveals how Indian writers utilize mythology and folklore to address historical realities, suggesting a complex narrative interplay.

Mythology shapes contemporary narratives, connecting the past with the present in literature.
Indian authors such as Raja Rao and Girish Karnad reinterpret myths like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
This essay encompasses diverse perspectives, especially those of Indian women authors on mythological tales.
The research also examines lesser-known Southern Indian narratives alongside major epics.

Chandni Kataria (2024) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Analysis reveals how Indian writers utilize mythology and folklore to address historical realities, suggesting a complex narrative interplay.