This is a comprehensive study of Hindu mythology. This book covers Hindu mythology during the Vedic and Puranic periods. This book includes detailed account of Vedic pantheons, such as Surya, the storm-god Maruts, Agni, Soma, Yama, and the dawn Goddess Ushas; the central triad of Brahmâ, Vishnu and Shiva, along with dozens of other Gods and Goddesses, nature spirits, half-divine heros of the epics, and so on. The books covers the principal avatars of Vishu, including, Rama, Krishna and (suprisingly) Buddha, and the mysterious Kalki avatar. The dozens of line drawings are good reference art for each of the major deities.