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A goddess cursed to mortality navigates duty, motherhood, and destiny in this feminist retelling of a Mahabharata legend.
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A goddess cursed to mortality navigates duty, motherhood, and destiny in this feminist retelling of a Mahabharata legend.
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A Lilly's Library pick! A powerful reimagining of the story of Ganga, goddess of the river, and her doomed mortal son, from Vaishnavi Patel, author of the instant New York Times bestseller Kaikeyi . A mother and a son. A goddess and a prince. A curse and an oath. A river whose course will change the fate of the world. Ganga, joyful goddess of the river, serves as caretaker to the mischievous godlings who roam her banks. But when their antics incur the wrath of a powerful sage, Ganga is cursed to...
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Sexual content
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Marriage and romantic partnership; pregnancy and childbirth depicted
Violence & gore
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War, mass death, and murder; violence is central to the epic narrative
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Hindu gods, sages, curses, and divine duty drive the mythological plot
Magic & witchcraft
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Divine powers, immortality, and curses are central to the premise
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present
Political content
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Recurring themes of caste hierarchy, gender roles, and duty versus justice
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor on-page self-mutilation; depression and grief themes
Abuse & suffering
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Infanticide is central; also casteism, ableism, misogyny, and war trauma
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