Reading Options for Week 1

I have always preferred print books more, so I think Narayan's Ramayana would be the best version for me.  I'm not really a fan of having to read things online because I like the feel of a paper book better.  Additionally, I work at the library now so it will be very easy for me to check the book out and find time to read it!
As for the rest of this class, I have always been very interested in mythology but I have only really gotten to know Greek or Roman mythology.  I haven't read a lot about Indian or Egyptian or Native American or even Chinese mythology (although I am familiar with the major details of famous stories), so I am very excited to delve deeper into stories I haven't read or heard of a hundred times.  Fantasy is always a subject that has interested me (another reason why I love Game of Thrones) so I am very curious to hear about all of the different mythological creatures and gods in Indian folklore.
I also have a friend that is taking this class, Ankitha Gangarapu, that has really gotten me into Bollywood movies and Indian music, and I would not be taking this class without her.  I really enjoy learning more about this side of her and am really excited to explore more of another culture.

I chose this image from the Indian Epics public domain because I liked the style of the painting and was very curious about what was happening in the picture.  It is captioned "Ashwatthaman uses the Narayanastra" and, honestly, I have no idea who Ashwatthaman is or what the Narayanastra is, but I would really like to find out.

Image Information:  Ashwatthaman uses the Narayanastra.  Web Source.