USE OF MYTH IN SHAKUNTALA
Submitted by, J. Angelin Christy 11 – M.A English Holy Cross College Trichy - 2
Abstract
In Shakuntala, kalidasa used myth as a major tool to enrich the traditional history of India. India is known for its mythical background of religious belief. Here kalidasa has described about the mythical character Shakunthala, who falls in love with the mythical king called Dushyanta, who is considered as the ruler of Puru dynasty. Even their birth, love, marriage, separation and reunion have mythical elements within it. As a result kalidasa has brought out a great mythical love story which depicts the historical and religious values of India.
Use of myth in Shakuntala by Kalidasa.
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