Topic Research

So for my project I have considered the options I presented last week and decided on the main topic of my stories. That topic will be on the monster's of Indian epics. As such I will actually be drawing from many of the sources I listed last week as all of them contain interesting stories that could work well for me.

An example of a Rakshasa. Source

Here are some examples:

Goblin City:
This story is one I saw retold this week and as such it kept it fresh on my mind. I really like the idea of creatures that morph into beautiful women to lure their prey. I think it too could be morphed into almost any story I could imagine.

The Golden Deer:
On a similar note, as most Rakshasa use their ability to transform against our heroes it is just a matter of in what way. This story, rather than looking at people seduced by beauty, has the hero seduced by a more worldly physical possession. In this case it is a golden deer, but it could easily be a golden trophy or something.

Thataka:
This story introduces a new power of Rakshasas. They are able to turn invisible. This is a power that can immediately become frightening if used correctly. I also like the idea presented in this story, that some people may have qualms killing all of the Rakshasas.