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Mythology is like a game of Chinese Whispers. What goes in at one end of the human circle is rarely what emerges at the other end.

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Mythology is like a game of Chinese Whispers. What goes in at one end of the human circle is rarely what emerges at the other end.

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About Ashwin Sanghi

Ashwin Sanghi (born 25 January 1969) is an Indian writer. His novels include The Rozabal Line, Chanakya's Chant, The Krishna Key, The Sialkot Saga, Keepers Of The Kalachakra, The Vault of Vishnu, and The Magicians of Mazda.