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The present research paper explores the intricate use of mythological elements in Amish Tripathi's Shiva Trilogy, comprising The Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas, and The Oath of the Vayuputras. The trilogy stands as a pioneering work in Indian mythological fiction that reinterprets sacred Hindu myths within a rational, humanistic, and historically plausible framework. Amish Tripathi reimagines Lord Shiva not as an omnipotent deity but as a mortal with the potential to become divine through his actions, choices, and ethical convictions. Drawing on Vedic, Puranic, and Upanishadic traditions, the trilogy integrates myth with contemporary social, political, and moral concerns, revitalizing ancient narratives for the modern reader. Through the symbolic use of geography, character transformation, archetypes, and ethical principles such as dharma and karma, he reconstructs Indian mythology as a dynamic and evolving tradition. This paper investigates how myth functions not merely as a narrative device but as a cultural mirror reflecting evolving notions of divinity, morality, identity, and justice. It argues that Shiva Trilogy exemplifies the capacity of myth to engage critically with modernity while preserving its spiritual and philosophical essence.