Devdutt Pattanaik writes on mythology. He defines mythology as cultural truths revealed through stories, symbols and rituals. He lectures on the relevance of both Indian and Western myths in modern life. In the last 25 years, he has authored and illustrated over 50 books. He is a regular columnist for reputed newspapers like Times of India and Dainik Bhaskar.
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