In its poetic, diverse and philosophical content, Indian myths are completely unique. Knowledge of this huge layer of world culture is necessary both for understanding the mythologies of other peoples, and for the perception of religion and art of the East and West of later periods. That is why the author - a writer and historian - plunged into the ocean of ancient Indian mythology in an attempt to reveal its beauty and immortal essence. And the result of this immersion was an artistic retelling of myths with elements of historical and textual commenting on them. For historians, philologists, art historians and a wide range of readers.