[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1156 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1156 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1156 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1156](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1156) MĀRKANDEYA. A sage, the son of Mrikanda, and reputed author of the Mārkandeya Purāna. He was remarkable for his austerities and great age, and is called Dīrghāyus, ‘the long-lived.’ - [Previous: c5.1155](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1155) - [Next: c5.1157](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1157) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Mārkaṇḍeyapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.markandeya) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1156](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1156) · Pramāṇa