Translating Vishnu: Native Intuition and the Construction of Meaning in Rāmāyan 3392 AD and Krishna: A Journey Within

Caleb Simmons

Translating Vishnu: Native Intuition and the Construction of Meaning in Rāmāyan 3392 AD and Krishna: A Journey Within

Authors

Caleb Simmons

Keywords:

graphic novels, reinterpretation, Krishna in pop culture, native intuition, myth retelling

Abstract

The article Translating Vishnu by Caleb Simmons explores how contemporary graphic novels reinterpret classical Hindu narratives using a “native intuition”—an internalized cultural lens. Analyzing Rāmāyan 3392 AD and Krishna: A Journey Within, Simmons reveals how visual storytelling adapts mythological figures while balancing reverence and innovation for modern audiences.