The study examines Githa Hariharan's debut novel, The Thousand Faces of Night (1992) which explores the intertextual correlation between classical Indian epics and the framework of contemporary female self - discovery. Hariharan employs the epic elements of The Mahabharata and The Ramayana, they traditionally provide moral structure for “Ideal” womanhood — which is symbolized by figures like Sita, Gandhari, and Amba. She linked here mythic archetypes to emphasize the psychological and social entanglement of the modern Indian woman. In this paper, it has been explored how the novel reclaims ancient myths to destabilize the patriarchal assumptions. The study further indicates that Hariharan does not simply reproduce these legends but also utilize them as a counter-narrative. The work highlights the discrepancy between the idealized domestic sphere and the systematic oppression experienced within it. Instead of following the old script of ‘suffering in silence’, the protagonist Devi finds her power by choosing her own path over societal expectations of sacrifice. Ultimately, Hariharan uses her literary references as a feminist weapon, turning old myths once used to keep women in their place - into a blueprint for defiance.