Talwar, Shyaonti

The devi in the diva myths, archetypes, brands, films / Shyaonti Talwar - 1st ed. - New Delhi : Vitasta Publishing c2022 - 320 p. : ill. 21 cm.

How have Parvati and Lakshmi’s myths dominated mainstream cinematic plots for over five decades? Why do Kali and the Matrkas figure so often in horror films? Who is the most enduring manifestation of Saraswathi in Bollywood cinema? How is the female cop almost always the Durga archetype? How do Claire Underwood of the House of Cards and Olivia Pope of Scandal make such convincing Lakshmis? These are a few of the many questions this book raises and answers. This book is for every reader who loves films and all those who take an interest in mythology.

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Archetype (Psychology) in motion pictures; Hindu goddesses; Hindu mythology; Motion pictures India History

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