Magic Rice
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This story definitely reminded me of a fairytale. The
special rice is pretty much supposed to be magic, so girls can be able to get
pregnant. I know rice is a major part of meals in the Indian culture. There is
usually a main course, and then rice is given with some type of curry at the
end. Rice is also used in deserts in the Indian culture. I like that food was
used in this story to symbolize magic.
I want to include a magical food in my story, but switch the
rice to something else. Knowing that food is such a big part of the Indian culture,
I want the magic to be represented by food, as well. I know that yogurt and
sugar is given to family members and friends before a big event like an
interview, exams, etc. Food is also given to the gods while praying, and then distributed
as holy food to people. In fact, there is a day dedicated to a god where
everyone cooks a bunch of food one day, and then the next day the kitchen is
supposed to remain turned off.
I want my story to be orientated around food to represent
how important food is in the Indian culture. I want my story to have magic,
love, and special powers. I think this will be a very fun story to put my own
twist on! There are many ways I can add magical powers. I’m sure giving birth
is a magical experience in itself, but adding a little bit more magic to the
process would only make it better. I think that’s what I like the most about
this story is that having children is so important. I’m excited to write this
story, and make it my own with magic!
Bibliography: Narayan's Ramayana, Reading Guide A
Hi Dhara, I was confused by the Ramayana post here this morning; the idea is to finish up the Mahabharata; you can come back to the Ramayana in the second half of the semester if you want!
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