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Sukumari Bhattacharji’s Legends of Devi is a captivating narration of various legends and folk tales about the revered Devis of the Hindu pantheon. The goddesses not only epitomise the forces of good fighting over evil, but also the source of worldly wellbeing. Their forms are many, ranging from the fierce to the benign. Intrinsically human in their frailties and shortcomings, most of the goddesses have attained divine status owing not so much to their supernatural powers as to their devotion, determination and sacrifice. This colourful collection of mythological tales remain closely woven in the fabric of Indian life and culture and often reflect the ceremonies, beliefs and value systems of a particular age. Ramananda Bandapadhyay’s vivid illustrations are symbolically rich. Specially commissioned for this edition, they in themselves constitute a storehouse of information on mythological iconography.