Join Eva De Clercq, an expert on Jain literature, Heleen De Jonckheere, who specializes in Jain religion, and Simon Winant, a PhD candidate examining Jain adaptations of the Mahabharata. They dive into the rich practice of literary transcreation in Jain communities, showing how this process reshapes classic narratives to reflect cultural and ideological nuances. Discover how adaptations of Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata reveal alternative perspectives on myth, morality, and social hierarchies, enriching South Asian literary studies.
