The Puranas ( पुराण purāṇa, "of ancient times") are Hindu religious texts that are part of the Vedas. They contain narratives about the history of the Universe from creation to destruction and the genealogies of kings, heroes, sages, and deities.
some enjoyably nutty lore as well as genuinely useful info on the geography and various dynasties of ancient and medieval india. if it wasn't for the rampant sexism and casteism I'd give it 5 but as it is, its probably ***