Vikram and the Vampire · Character
Shiva
The god Shiva, mentioned in a narrative.
minor
First appearance: the vampire s second story
Shiva shows up with force in Endnotes. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced as the God of Destruction, the third person of the Hindu Triad, whose image (Panchánan) is found in many villages.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Gods, Kings, and Legendary Figures
- Protagonist
- Wise Men and Royalty
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The "Endnotes" chapter functions as the narrative climax by abruptly shifting from the story's fantastical fra…
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See Shiva in the vampire s second story