A History of Indian Literature v1.c8.s3.52
A History of Indian Literature v1.c8.s3.52
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v1.c8.s3.52
A conception which the ancient Indians have in common not only with the Germans but also with many other peoples, is that many diseases are caused by worms. There are therefore a series of magic songs, which are intended to serve the purpose of exorcism and driving away all kinds of worms. Thus we read Ath. II, 31:
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- Atharvavedasaṃhitā — Atharvan & Aṅgiras, Sanskrit