Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c17.s4.147

v1.c17.s4.147

“ The Scythic Geta,” says Herodotus [iv. 71], “ had his horse sacrificed on his funeral pyre; and the Scandinavian Geta had his horse and arms buried with him, as they could not approach Odin on foot.” ³ The Rajput warrior is carried to his final abode armed at all points as when alive, his shield on his back and brand in hand; while his steed, though not sacrificed, is often presented to the deity, and becomes a perquisite of the priest.