Рикки-Тикки-Тави

His depiction of a small mongoose standing up to dangerous snakes feels both thrilling and approachable for kids. I wonder what inspired this portrayal of courage.

The way Rikki-Tikki faces off with the snakes made me think about how children learn to be brave in real life. Was this intentional, or just part of the adventure?

The vivid environment feels almost like a character itself. I’m curious whether Kipling based it on a real place or crafted it from imagination.