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History, Mythology and India’s Syncretic Past

Madhavi Menon discusses the themes of history and mythology; interpretations and versions of the Mahabharata and Ramayana; the coming together of Islamic and Hindu traditions to form a syncretic culture and more.
Interview with Madhavi Menon
27 Aug 2019
Interviewed by Pragya Singh, Yogesh S Produced by ICF Team,

Writer and academic Madhavi Menon, in the first part of this interview, talks about her book Infinite Variety: A History of Desire in India. She discusses the themes of history and mythology; interpretations and versions of the Mahabharata and Ramayana; the coming together of Islamic and Hindu traditions to form a syncretic culture and more.

Courtesy: Indian Cultural Forum
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