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This paper aims to analyze how Indian mythology shaped societal structures, ethics, and governance in ancient India. It examines the integration of myth into the very fabric of daily life and institutional frameworks.

July 26, 2026Open Access

The Influence of Indian Mythology on Ancient Society

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DVDr. Venkatesha VFederal Government of Mexico

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This exploration demonstrates the impact of Indian mythology on moral frameworks and governance in ancient society, suggesting a key role in cultural cohesion.

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This paper aims to analyze how Indian mythology shaped societal structures, ethics, and governance in ancient India. It examines the integration of myth into the very fabric of daily life and institutional frameworks.
Analytical synthesis of texts including Vedas, Puranas, Ramayana, and Mahabharata
Application of Bronislaw Malinowski's functionalist perspective
Exploration of the societal integration of myths and their implications for law and ethics
Mythology served as a societal charter, establishing legal and moral norms that were foundational to governance
Dharma was internalized as a cosmic law, guiding individual actions and social compliance
The Varna-Jati framework provided a structured social order that accommodated diversity without fracturing

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Dr. Venkatesha V (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a91fd3aea3239cd791ce https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21531398

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This exploration demonstrates the impact of Indian mythology on moral frameworks and governance in ancient society, suggesting a key role in cultural cohesion.

The Influence of Indian Mythology on Ancient Society

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The Influence of Indian Mythology on Ancient Society

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