Collated in this volume are stories from Indian mythology, taken mainly from the abundant treasury of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, with additional tales from the Puranas and the Vedas. It also contains riveting narratives of Krishna, the Buddha and Shiva, along with assorted mythical stories of passion, grief and magic. Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists is one of the finest introductions to Indian mythology, and has much to offer readers interested in anthropology, Indian culture, literature and religion.