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One of the most famous epicslong poem about legendary or historical heroes, written in a grand style in Hindu literature, the Ramayana tells of the life and adventures of Rama, a legendary hero who is worshiped as a god in many parts of India. Probably written in the 200s B.C., the Ramayana is attributed to Valmiki, a wise man who appears as a character in the work. Based on numerous legends, the Ramayana also incorporates sacred material from the Vedas, a series of ancient Hindu religious texts.

Early Life of Rama. According to the Ramayana, Rama was the seventh incarnationappearance of a god, spirit, or soul in earthly form of the god VishnuHindu god, preserver and restorer. Born as the eldest son of...