(1/2) Zach tells the story of Hanuman, the Monkey King. Ryan tells many various Hindu stories. Zach's source is Myths of the Hindus and Buddhists, by Ananda K. Coomaraswamy and Sister Nivedita. Ryan's source is Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent, by Devdutt Pattanaik.Support us on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ and get ad-free episodes! Or make a one-time donation on ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠.

Produced, directed and edited by: Ryan Carter

Hosted by: Ryan Carter & Zach Ignotz

Audio Recordist: Chris D. Mooney

Theme music by Jake Weller. Listen to Jake's album, ⁠⁠⁠Wasting Time⁠⁠⁠.

Special thanks to ⁠⁠Vidwest Studios⁠⁠ for providing some equipment and a recording space.

(00:00) Introduction

(08:40) A Palace for Indra (AKA The March of the Ants)

(14:12) Shambuka Beheaded

(18:06) Lakshmi's Symbols

(20:26) Hanuman, the Monkey God

(37:19) A Golden Effigy of Sita

(41:48) Shiva the Dancer

(44:32) Shiva's Erect Manhood

(48:43) Shiva Destroys Tripura

(56:33) Krishna Curses Ashwathama