Effie Xie
Chandra and Mala
Illustration
2024
Chandra and Mala, two widowed queens from Bengali mythology, fell in love and gave birth to a child. Though their son was shamed for having two mothers they continued to raise him, allowing him to eventually become the successful king Bhagiratha.
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Effie Xie
Illustration
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