Indian Epics

As the war between Ravana and Rama waged on, the Rakshasas were unable to defeat the godly archer Rama. The man-eating demons felt their only choice was to awaken the sleeping giant Kumbhakarna. Kumbhakarna is considered the mightiest of the demons and was even powerful enough to defeat Indra. Many years ago, Kumbhakarna devoured many humans. In order to protect man, Brahma cursed Kumbhakarna into a deep slumber. He decreed that Kumbhakarna would sleep for six months at a time, awakening for only a day. During this one day, Kumbhakarna would devour as big of a meal as he could before going back to sleep. After much struggling, the Rakshsas were able to awaken the sleeping giant. Once he awoke, Kumbhakarna learned of the troubles the demons were having, and devoured many deer, pig, and humans alike. Then he asked the demons where the army of apes were so that he may go and devour them as well. He called forth his chariot and rode into battle. Terror struck the apes when they saw the dem...

I am definitely going to write about the battle between Rama and Kumbhakarna! It's good to know for me that the Kumbakharna fights against Rama, since their battle will also be in my Semester project. Kumbhakarna Image Source Bibliography:  Source . Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie

Vali's Death was an epic battle, it should be a good story. I think I'll write about this story this week. I think it's interesting he's called the monkey king. Makes one wonder if there's any connection to Sun Wu Kong from Chinese mythology. Vali Image Source Bibliography:  Source . Ramayana, The Epic of Rama, Prince of India, condensed into English verse by Romesh Dutt (1899)