Topic Brainstorm

 I planned on doing my project over the Gods and Goddesses, also referred to as Devas. I feel like this is an important role in the culture and could relate to many topics. These Gods can relate to our existence and even other influences such as religion, traditions and more.  I plan on reverting the Gods and tying in their powers, stories and morals to a more modern and relatable topic. 

For example I could potentially match the powers of Gods into movies with superheroes. Many topics regarding this topic can be found on the "Marvel Database". I could create multiple versions of stories in relation to Gods. The wonderful aspect about these stories, is that I can make it relate to other aspects of the culture such as animals. 

Animals have been a basis of many of the stories we have learned in this class so far. The Jataka Tales we learned about showed a great insight into the moral values and themes being taught at the end of these stories. I can relate this easily to another story. Animals are in many stories and some stories match up to the animals behavior. The website title "Jataka Tales" shows many stories with various different animals. 

The traditions that was created due to Gods is amazing to see. Indian storytelling has a unique way of grabbing the reader's attention with emphasis. These story seem exaggerated, however has a deep meaning. "Gods & Stories from Indian Mythology" shows stories of creation in relation to the Gods. Gods have important roles in cultures and like seen in the movies such as Zeus, the God of the sky and thunder. Similar stories relate to the Indian Gods. 

Final topic to talk about it the Battles and the impacts that Gods had in them. Especially with the weapons of the Gods. All topics in regards to superpowers, weapons, and even certain behaviors in terms to animals. "List of mythological objects" shows a list of all weapon used by mythological stories. I found this topic of interest due to the different types of relationships to Gods and especially the people of the culture. 

The Secrets of Devas, The Vedic Gods of Hinduism