A History of Assam c7.s2.11

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c7.s2.11

† Manu classes the Kirāts with Mlechchhas. Siva is said to have adopted the appearance of a Kirāt before his duel with Arjuna, and was considered the special deity of that race. The Himalaya-born goddesses Umā and Gangā have the nickname Kirāti. The name of the drug Chiretta is said to be a corruption of this word.

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Mānava Dharmaśāstra — Manu & Bhṛgu, Sanskrit