In this episode of Echoes of the Ancients, Harry – The Anecdotist dives into the next two Avatars of Vishnu, and trust us—these are not your chill, kumbaya kinds of deities. First up is Vamana, the tiny Brahmin with god-tier power who literally outwits a demon king with three steps and zero violence. Think Ant-Man meets Doctor Strange, but with cosmic consequences.

Then things get way more intense with Parashurama—the axe-wielding warrior-monk with rage issues and a divine hit list. This isn’t just a story about smiting arrogant kings—it’s about inherited trauma, justice, and breaking generational power cycles.

Expect trickery, rage, and some seriously mythic mic drops. Also: What do Vamana and Parashurama teach us about boundaries, humility, and the cost of unchecked ego? And can an Avatar have daddy issues? (Spoiler: Oh yes.)

Press play for:

• Demon kings getting outplayed

• An origin story worthy of a Marvel spinoff

• A savage side quest involving 21 genocidal boss fights

• And how myth shows us that power isn't always loud—sometimes it's small, strategic, and soul-deep.

Because in the game of cosmic balance? Sometimes you need a trickster. And sometimes, an axe.