Semantic Analysis Of Devdutt Pattanaik's Shikhandi: And Other Tales They Don’t Tell You And Its Relevance Today

Author(s)	Dr. Aruna Kumar Behera
Country	India
Abstract	This paper explores the semantic intricacies of Devdutt Pattanaik’s Shikhandi: And Other Tales They Don’t Tell You, a seminal text that offers a fresh perspective on Indian mythology, particularly focusing on themes of gender fluidity, inclusivity, and intersectionality. Using a semantic lens, this article conducts a semantic analysis of Pattanaik's narratives, exploring their implications in contemporary discourse on identity and social justice. By examining key stories and characters, this research highlights how his work resonates with current issues such as gender and social equity making it relevant for modern readers. In fact, it highlights how he deconstructs traditional myths to reveal layered interpretations of nonbinary nature, acceptable behaviours, and the construction of identity. By analyzing the text's language, metaphors, and cultural context, the research underscores its relevance in present-day discourse on intersectionality.
Keywords	mythology, Shikhandi, semantic, myths, discourse, inclusivity
Field	Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-04-15
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41366
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9fm34

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