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Zustand: New. In English. Lopena, Darwin (illustrator).

Zustand: New. In English.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the heart of Gods' Own Country, where ancient myths pulse through every banyan root, a child is born under the auspicious Makam star-Mandappan, whose birth to Kumarachan and Chakki after years of desperate prayer marks only the beginning of an extraordinary destiny. From his earliest days, his rebellious spirit burns bright, setting him on a collision course with his father's orthodox expectations and the rigid traditions that bind his community.When his father shatters his cherished bow-a symbol of his independence and mastery of warfare-Mandappan makes an impossible vow: to return home only when split coconut halves rejoin. This defiant pledge launches him on an epic journey from the verdant fields of Mangad to the mystical heights of Kodagu, where mortal and divine realms intersect in ways that will transform his life and his people's destiny forever.Betrayed by companions and tested by hardship, Mandappan discovers unexpected strength in working the earth he once spurned, finding wisdom in the soil and power in patience. His heart finds its match in Chemmarathi, a woman whose fierce independence mirrors his own. Their love defies societal norms and ignites a passion that transcends ordinary bounds. Yet destiny has grander plans, calling him to a battle that will demand more than mere courage-it will require his very soul.On the blood-soaked fields of Muttarmudi, Mandappan's mortal journey ends, but his legend is only beginning. Through death itself, he rises as Kathivanoor Veeran, a deity whose presence eternally watches over his people. His transformation, celebrated through the vibrant rituals of Theyyam and kept alive by faithful Thandans, reveals how one man's journey-even through error and defiance-can reshape the spiritual fabric of an entire land.Rich in cultural tradition and steeped in the mysticism of ancient Gods' Own Country, this tale explores the price of defiance, the power of devotion, and the extraordinary possibility that lies in being true to oneself, even in the face of impossible odds. In Mandappan's story, we discover that the path to divinity often begins with the courage to make mistakes and the strength to transcend them, proving that our most significant errors can become our most sacred transformations.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware. Lopena, Darwin (illustrator).

Zustand: New. In English.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Gods of God's Own Country is a reminder of a forgotten culture and the communities surrounding it. Theyyam is a Dravidian ritual art form of Kerala, India - God's own country. This book provides detailed information about Theyyam, beautiful images, and hundreds of stories. We dedicate this book to the Theyyam artists, the veritable gods 'Of the People, by the People, for the People.'The author had the amazing grace of chasing the light with his camera during his management consulting, and volunteer roles, embarking upon expeditions in and around twenty countries over the past three decades. However, he has yet to catch sight of a place where over 500 gods descend upon the earth during a single season. Sandwiched between the Western Ghats mountain range (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the queenly Arabian sea, carpeted by natural greenery, the hilly terrains of North Malabar open it's off-beat paths for the Theyyam Gods to embrace the gods-forsaken disciples. Thanks to those Theyyam Gods, the Malabar corner is that truly shining city on a hill. These gods double-up as costume designers, painters, musicians, artisans, drummers, and choreographers. They transcend the human realms and have burgeoned into a mystical form, where they endure blazing fires and carry hefty costumes effortlessly.The Gods of The God's Own Country takes you on a whirlwind ride into the dense history and astonishing versatility of Theyyam, the ritual dance of the glistening cities atop the Malabar Hills of God's Own Country - Kerala. It is rich in captivating images of Theyyam and storytelling.The book's second part embarks on the Herculean task of covering the centuries-old, mesmerizing 101 Theyyam stories. Like the Blues in the Mississippi Delta, using song and dance, the Thottam and Theyyam express the melancholy of the Dravida, natives of God's Own Country, submerged under the 5000-year-old Chaturvarnya caste system. A true divine rebellion against mighty, unjust systems, their stories and art pluck a string in our own hearts today.…

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Zustand: New. In English.