MAHABHARATA BUTCHERED RETELLING, PART 1!
SO HAY GUYS WE'RE FINALLY GETTING TO MYTHOLOGY! Here, have some Mahabharata in easy-to-understand English, because the story is awesome. No, seriously. Read it.
Once upon a time, there were five brothers, each with a different father but the same beloved mother that they respected and always obeyed, as she had been there for them when father after father had left the family. The first brother, who we'll call Tira, was a very just man, his only flaw a well-known gambling addiction. The second brother, Juna, was a fierce warrior, the greatest archer in the world. The third brother, Hima, was incredibly strong, and the fourth and fifth brothers, Kula and Deva, were pleasant and kind twins.
Like most great warriors, when Juna stumbled across an archery tournament, he had to participate, not even stopping to ask what the competition was about. He defeated the first round of opponents easily, the second just as quick, and as he neared the championship round, he spotted the prize of the competition. Her name was Drau, and she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen.
Naturally, he won, and won the honor of marrying Drau in the process. Giddy and excited to show off his new bride, Juna ran home with Drau, travelling all through the night to reach the house. It was so late when they arrived that the doors were locked, but that didn't stop Juna from pounding on the door, shouting to his mother, "I just won the most beautiful thing in the world!"
His mother, who he and his brothers always obeyed, opened the door, tired eyes not even looking at her son or the woman behind him as she said, "well, be sure to share your prize with your brothers."
Which was how the beautiful Drau ended up with five wonderful husbands.
Next up: Tira goes gambling and his wife is not happy, particularly since she's on her period.
Real names:
Tira - Yudhistira
Juna - Arjuna
Hima - Bhima
Kula - Nakula
Deva - Shadeva
Drau - Draupadi
Once upon a time, there were five brothers, each with a different father but the same beloved mother that they respected and always obeyed, as she had been there for them when father after father had left the family. The first brother, who we'll call Tira, was a very just man, his only flaw a well-known gambling addiction. The second brother, Juna, was a fierce warrior, the greatest archer in the world. The third brother, Hima, was incredibly strong, and the fourth and fifth brothers, Kula and Deva, were pleasant and kind twins.
Like most great warriors, when Juna stumbled across an archery tournament, he had to participate, not even stopping to ask what the competition was about. He defeated the first round of opponents easily, the second just as quick, and as he neared the championship round, he spotted the prize of the competition. Her name was Drau, and she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen.
Naturally, he won, and won the honor of marrying Drau in the process. Giddy and excited to show off his new bride, Juna ran home with Drau, travelling all through the night to reach the house. It was so late when they arrived that the doors were locked, but that didn't stop Juna from pounding on the door, shouting to his mother, "I just won the most beautiful thing in the world!"
His mother, who he and his brothers always obeyed, opened the door, tired eyes not even looking at her son or the woman behind him as she said, "well, be sure to share your prize with your brothers."
Which was how the beautiful Drau ended up with five wonderful husbands.
Next up: Tira goes gambling and his wife is not happy, particularly since she's on her period.
Real names:
Tira - Yudhistira
Juna - Arjuna
Hima - Bhima
Kula - Nakula
Deva - Shadeva
Drau - Draupadi