Because ancient Sanskrit epics are the treasures of great knowledge from which we can study how the culture and civilizations evolved.
They provide great insights into spirituality and yoga.
Because they embody the spirit of a people, who are even today the same at heart. A lot of things have changed over the centuries..but the collective unconscious of this part of the world still cherishes those values...or else who would not dismiss the thoughts therein as irrelevant to these times!?!
Our epics still hold the conscience of this Nation. The Ramayana where Rama made his life, why his wife's life also "subservient" to the call of Dharma. One might today dispute many of Rama's decisions as "unfair" but when a man plays the role of the Ideal Man where he does justice to his many roles--well Ramayana immortalizes this..!
Same could be said of The Mahabharata- which is home to the adage:"yadihAsti tadanyatra, yannehaasti tannaanyatra"
"What you see here, you see elsewhere, what you do not see here that isn't there anywhere!" MB shows the real world and its people; Man as he is! Ramayana shows Man as he should be!
This is because all the languages that is present in the world is derived from sanskrit. It is the world's oldest language!
Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic. There were 12 main deities which made up the pantheon. These gods were recognized by the ancient Greeks but the gods were recognized in different ways by a wide variety of Greeks.
A confusing and complicated life with war because of different beliefs and nonfiction (scientists) vs. fantasy (people who believe in Greek Mythology).
They're both poems and stories that talk about the golden age.
Many of their paintings and sculptures illustrated either hindu and buddhist teachings.
A good way to get an impression of the life, beliefs etc of ancient Greeks is to read Phaedo and the Republic from Plato and Homer's epics Iliad and Odyssey. There are many great translations you can choose from. Also, ancient greek (theatrical) plays from Aristophanes and the 3 greats of tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides).
It is the world's oldest writing and it is quite interesting.
Ancient Greece
The acient epics were passed down in a written form on stones or in a book formation.
heroic figures and great adventures
Real life stories about everyday people
Darangan Epics refer to the tales of ancient Philippines written around 14-15th centuries. These epics are like the epics of other countries depicting wars and romances.
ramayana ,mahabharath,vedas all are Indian epics
epics and poems like the illet and the oddessy
Homer is an ancient greek poet who wrote to famous epics
The Philippines has several epics due to its diverse regional cultures and indigenous groups, each with their own stories and traditions. These epics have been passed down orally through generations, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the country. The unique geography and history of the Philippines have also contributed to the development of multiple epics over time.
The main idea of Examining the Homeric Epics is to delve into the ancient Greek poems attributed to Homer, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Scholars analyze the language, themes, and cultural context of these epics to gain insight into ancient Greek society, values, and beliefs. They also explore the authorship, transmission, and oral tradition of these epic poems.
Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic. There were 12 main deities which made up the pantheon. These gods were recognized by the ancient Greeks but the gods were recognized in different ways by a wide variety of Greeks.