For this class I am the most excited to read the two main
epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. In my free time I love to read books, I also
enjoy reading epic fantasies. When I was looking into this class I looked up
these two epics and immediately liked what I read about them. I am looking
forward to actually being able to read the books and learn more about them.
I have not studied Indian history so far, and that is
another reason why I wanted to take this class. I wanted to open my eyes to a
new culture at least to some extent. I have listened to some Indian music, but
not much, mainly just the stuff that I find as popular on Spotify. I enjoy all
types of dancing, from what I have seen of Indian dancing I do enjoy it. The
only “Indian films” that I have seen would be Slumdog Millionaire, and Million
Dollar Arm. Both of which were amazing movies that I would suggest everyone
watch if they have not already.
As I said before I love to read epics, one of my favorites
would be the Game of Throne Books. I also enjoy watching the television series,
but I believe the books are way better. If you have a long time to devote to
reading these books you should give them a try.
I have not previously heard of these stories before this
class, but I am excited to get to know them and expand what little knowledge I have
of India. The topics I am most interested in are the stories of the different
characters in the books. I love getting to know the characters and seeing all of
the different stories that relate to them.
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| (Image source: Ganesha with two consorts, Riddhi (prosperity) and Siddhi (spiritual power); find out more at Wikipedia.) |
I picked this image because the elephant, Ganesha, was familiar to me.
I do not really know who or what it is, but I know I have seen this is some
other pictures even before I began this class. I believe he is a Lord or something, but I will have to do more research. I plan on researching a little
about it to remember where I have seen this before.
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