"A truly remarkable collection...from the introduction to the explanatory notes, the entire book outstandingly demonstrates the enduring strength of Indian folklore tradition."
–Library Journal "The variety of subjects contributes to the richness of this fascinating book."
–The Washington Times "A major addition to the corpus of folktales of the world."
– Edward C. Dimock, Jr., Chairman, American Institute of Indian Studies "This collection of Indian folktales is unparalleled-in its scope of sources . . . a rich and fascinating tapestry of stories . . . infused with the author's unique sense of humor and sense of beauty."
– Wendy Doniger, author of Other People's Myths and Women, Androgynes, and Other Mythical Beasts
