Of Greek and Hindu Mythology
The oxford dictionary defines “mythology” as ‘a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.’ While Greek mythology stands among the favorite kind in the various kinds of mythologies, Hindu mythology is not far behind. The tales of Gods and Goddesses and the amalgamation of society, philosophy, cultures and the ways of life, are all highlighted within the pages of the epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, among others. While one would consider Hindu and Greek mythology to be poles apart, there are some striking similarities as well. Homer’s ‘Iliad’, an ancient Greek poem, begins a decade into the Trojan War; the land of Troy was in siege, lead by King Agamemnon of Mycenae. One of the main causes for the war was abduction: the Helen of Troy, daughter of Zeus and Leda, was taken away by Paris, away from her husband, Menelaus, king of Sparta. This would sound familiar to those who are fans of Indian mythology, espe...