The Goddess and the Mortal: Duality of Female Archetypes in Modern Retellings of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Author: Amit Ghosh DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04030043 Abstract: The reinterpretation of mythological narratives in contemporary literature has enabled a critical reassessment of female archetypes, particularly within the framework of Indian epics. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s mythological retellings, notably The Palace of Illusions and The Forest of Enchantments, foreground a compelling duality in the representation of women—as both …
