2 episodes
Masala Mythology Nethra
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Introducing Masala Mythology, a podcast brought to you by Nethra, a diasporic Hindu seeking to unravel a bit of her religion's complex and fascinating history. Deep-delving into one character each episode, Masala Mythology is a thought-provoking gateway into the whos, whats, and hows of Hindu mythology.
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1 - Ravana: Ambivalence in the Ramayana
In the first episode of Masala Mythology, host Nethra discusses the dichotomy of Ravana, proposed antagonist of Valmiki's Ramayana, with a bit of a comedic spin. Nethra focuses on Ravana's life and its result, as well as the conflicting ideas of good and bad that lead to, well, a rather ambivalent character.
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Introducing Masala Mythology
Gods and demons. Battles, epics, and complex characters. Life in the heavens, and its impact on us today. Masala Mythology is a fresh, new perspective on the pivotal characters of Hindu mythology. Host Nethra uses hilarious comedy and factual interpretation to dive deep into a new character each episode. Who they are, what they've done, why they did it, and what impact they've left. New episodes of Masala Mythology are on a hiatus for now, but stay tuned for more coming soon!