from Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie
- Plot: King Drupada lost half of his kingdom to Drona, and he hoped he would have children who would avenge him. He found brahmins who would help him with this desire of his. The brahmins had a sacrificial rite and from the fire were born a son and a daughter. The son, Dhrishtadyumna, was born first wearing full armor like he was ready for war. The daughter, Draupadi, was to be the "chief of all women." Kunti had heard of the news and desired to set out with her sons towards Panchala. Along the way, they heard that Draupadi was destined to be a Pandava queen. The brothers and Kunti set out on their journey and soon came across people going the same way. They heard that all the princes of the land were heading to the swayamvara of Draupadi. The brahmins praised Draupadi's beauty and urged the brothers to go to the festival with them. They persuaded them with talks of food and gifts. The Pandavas set out towards Panchala, each holding in their hearts the desire to win Draupadi over.
- Strong points:
- The whole scene where Draupadi and her brother are born out of the fire. I could easily imagine what they looked like because of the great imagery in the words.
- Some ideas I could get out of this chapter for my story:
- In the end of chapter, it is mentioned how the brothers each held a desire in their heart to win over Draupadi. I think I could expand that by writing like a inner monologue for all of the brothers.
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