Mythquest 6: Sheshanaga: The Endless Snake - Softcover

Anu Kumar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 935009309X ISBN 13: 9789350093092

Publisher: Hachette India, 2011

Synopsis

This is the story of Sheshanga, the endless snake, who reigned over the underworld, fought great battles for his Lord Vishnu and followed him to the ends of the universe as his loyal follower and protector.

'Shesha appeared in his true form as the magnificent many-hooded snake and reared up his heads above Vasudeva, forming a protective umbrella over the child who was no other than Lord Krishna...;

He was all-powerful, he was as old as the universe, he was the wise serpent-ling. Sheshanga, the endless snake, was a celestial being with the power of a deva. He carried the underworld on his many hoods and Lord Vishnu himself rested on his immense coils. Read about his multiple avatars and magical transformations...

About this title

Book Description:

This is the story of Sheshanga, the endless snake

About the Author:

Anu Kumar has held and given up several jobs but remained faithful to her first love, writing. Her books for children and young adults include Atisa and the Seven Wonders and In the Country of Gold Digging Ants, both published by Penguin/Puffin. She was awarded for her stories by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association in 2004, and The Little Magazine in 2006. She has also written two novels for adults.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hachette India
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 935009309X
• ISBN 13: 9789350093092
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56