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LoC No.: 02018456

Title: Uttara, the Legend of the Turquoise

Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: Illustrated by the author.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Uttara, the Legend of the Turquoise" by Carlo de Fornaro is a mythical narrative written in the early 20th century. This book explores the tale of powerful gods in the Hindu pantheon who fall in love with a beautiful mortal woman named Uttara. It delves into themes of love, jealousy, and transformation, reflecting the intricate relationships and rivalries among the gods. The story unfolds in the celestial city of Swarga, where Indra, Surya, and Soma are captivated by Uttara's extraordinary beauty, leading to a fierce competition for her affection. Indra's wife, Indrani, soon discovers this rivalry and transforms Uttara into water for a sacrificial rite. In a desperate act to save her, the gods attempt various means to reclaim her, but it is Indra's heartfelt confession of love that results in Uttara asking to be absorbed into him. This powerful union ultimately leads to the creation of the turquoise stone, symbolizing the sacred connection between the divine and mortal realms. The narrative beautifully intertwines mythological elements with themes of love and sacrifice, encapsulating the essence of longing and transcendence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fornaro, Carlo de, 1871-1949

EBook No.: 62536

Published: Jul 1, 2020

Downloads: 34

Language: English

Subject: Gems -- Folklore

Subject: Turquoise

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02018456

Title: Uttara, the Legend of the Turquoise

Note: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: Illustrated by the author.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Uttara, the Legend of the Turquoise" by Carlo de Fornaro is a mythical narrative written in the early 20th century. This book explores the tale of powerful gods in the Hindu pantheon who fall in love with a beautiful mortal woman named Uttara. It delves into themes of love, jealousy, and transformation, reflecting the intricate relationships and rivalries among the gods. The story unfolds in the celestial city of Swarga, where Indra, Surya, and Soma are captivated by Uttara's extraordinary beauty, leading to a fierce competition for her affection. Indra's wife, Indrani, soon discovers this rivalry and transforms Uttara into water for a sacrificial rite. In a desperate act to save her, the gods attempt various means to reclaim her, but it is Indra's heartfelt confession of love that results in Uttara asking to be absorbed into him. This powerful union ultimately leads to the creation of the turquoise stone, symbolizing the sacred connection between the divine and mortal realms. The narrative beautifully intertwines mythological elements with themes of love and sacrifice, encapsulating the essence of longing and transcendence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fornaro, Carlo de, 1871-1949

EBook No.: 62536

Published: Jul 1, 2020

Downloads: 34

Language: English

Subject: Gems -- Folklore

Subject: Turquoise

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.