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Step beyond the mirrored walls and royal gardens to uncover the hidden soul of Sri Lanka’s most mysterious monument. The Legends of Sigiriya explores the ancient myths and sacred tales that gave rise to the Lion Rock, long before King Kashyapa built his fortress upon it.
Across seven richly woven chapters, this book journeys through the island’s mythic past, from the reign of Ravana, the sky-born ruler of Lanka and master of flying chariots, to the age of the Yakkhas and Nagas, guardians of earth and water. It traces how these stories intertwined with Buddhism, Hinduism, and local belief to create a sacred landscape where gods, demons, and kings once shared the same ground.
Blending epic legend with archaeological insight, The Legends of Sigiriya reveals how the myths of ancient Lanka shaped its culture, faith, and identity, and why the echoes of that sky kingdom still linger in the shadow of the Lion Rock today.
Step beyond the mirrored walls and royal gardens to uncover the hidden soul of Sri Lanka’s most mysterious monument. The Legends of Sigiriya explores the ancient myths and sacred tales that gave rise to the Lion Rock, long before King Kashyapa built his fortress upon it.
Across seven richly woven chapters, this book journeys through the island’s mythic past, from the reign of Ravana, the sky-born ruler of Lanka and master of flying chariots, to the age of the Yakkhas and Nagas, guardians of earth and water. It traces how these stories intertwined with Buddhism, Hinduism, and local belief to create a sacred landscape where gods, demons, and kings once shared the same ground.
Blending epic legend with archaeological insight, The Legends of Sigiriya reveals how the myths of ancient Lanka shaped its culture, faith, and identity, and why the echoes of that sky kingdom still linger in the shadow of the Lion Rock today.