02146cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500240016026400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033450000310037050801980040152011200059953400450171965300200176485600430178499900170182735928UtSlPG20260610133823.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBain, F. W.q(Francis William),d1863-194012aA Syrup of the Bees 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-04-21  aProduced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"A Syrup of the Bees" by F. W. Bain is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships through the lens of Indian mythology and fairy tales. The characters include gods, magical beings known as Widyádharas, and mortals, weaving a rich tapestry of narratives that delve into human emotions and desires.  The opening of the book sets the stage in a mystical Indian city where King Arunodaya is mourning the sudden deaths of his wife and himself due to treachery. As Maheshwara, the deity, and his consort Uma observe the turmoil, they decide to intervene through a prophecy that hints at a connection between Arunodaya and a woman from his past life. The plot revolves around his quest to find his former wife while navigating jealousy and the magical intricacies of love. The narrative hints at the unique characteristics of Indian fairies, contrasting them with their European counterparts, and establishing the tone for a story deeply rooted in cultural traditions and mythological motifs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFantasy fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35928  c76771d76771