Let's do another round on #Ramayana questions. One never exhausts this subject, truly.

Last time, I commented on modern retellings, Rama's birthplace, English translations of Valmiki's text, Shambuka's story, and the number of versions of the story.

If you have follow-up questions or others, have at it. I'll do my best to answer the first five questions. #MastodonThread #Thread #history

That's 5 questions. Thanks to all for engaging.

See below for comments on the composition order of Mahabharata and Ramayana, why Ravana didn't rape Sita, how to talk about the Ramayana with believers, the relationship between the Ramayana and the Iliad, and Rama as God. #Ramayana #MastodonThread

@audreytruschke
Ah! I keep missing the window of opportunity.