Topic Research: Kali

Kali lithograph (Wikimedia Commons)

Sources:

1. Ancient History Encyclopedia-Kali, by Mark Cartwright, website, https://www.ancient.eu/Kali/
2. Kali-A Most Misunderstood Goddess, by Linda Heaphy, website, https://kashgar.com.au/blogs/gods-goddesses/kali-a-most-misunderstood-goddess
3. Kali: The Dark Mother Goddess in Hinduism, by Subhamoy Das, website, https://www.thoughtco.com/kali-the-dark-mother-1770364

The Kali article from Ancient History Encyclopedia focuses on the goddess's origin.  The article talks about four different versions about who she came to be.  So my first story would be about Kali herself setting the record straight.  I think it would be a good story to be written in the first person.

The second article a lot of information how Kali has transformed over the years.  Apparently, people reinvent her looks, and change the aspects that she represents.  So a second story would be about how the goddess changes with time.  Which is interesting because her name means time.  It could be written in the first person.

The third article focuses on Kali being a mothering goddess.  It also explains some of the symbolism that appear in her images. So a third story could be about how and why her image is a contradiction.  She looks scary adorned with human heads and arms.  However, her smile is kind and her right hands make gestures of blessings and not to fear.

Topic Brainstorm

Kali, Hindu Goddess (Wikipedia)

One of my project topics would focus on Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction.  I find it fascinating how she is "called" from other goddesses.  For example how Durga gets so mad that she channels Kali.  Apparently, Kali appears to when other females get really mad.

The second topic for my project would be the Vedas.  Perhaps I would reimagine them.  Like an updated version.  The reason for this is because I really like manga.  One of my favorite manga series is RG Veda, written by CLAMP.  It was popular, so there were two anime on shots.

Third, I would like to focus on one of the epics.  After I have read them, I choose a character that I really like.  Then I give them a detailed background story.  Personally I tend to like secondary characters.  This is because  always wonder what they did before they were introduced into the story.  Maybe one of his friends such as Angada.

Finally, I would like to research the major Hindu gods and goddess.  Then create short stories based in reality.  For example, what would they do if they got stuck at an airport, because their flight was delayed.  What would they do when stuck in rush hour traffic?  What would they think of super hero movies like The Avengers?