A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1170

c5.1170

MAUNEYAS. A class of Gandharvas, sons of Kasyapa, who dwelt beneath the earth, and were sixty millions in number. They overpowered the Nāgas, and compelled them to flee to Vishnu for assistance, and he sent Purukutsa against them, who destroyed them.