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A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.169

A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.169

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c5.169

ATHARVĀNGIRASAS. This name belongs to the descendants of Atharvan and Angiras, or to the Angirasas alone, who are especially connected with the Atharva-veda, and these names are probably given to the hymns of that Veda to confer on them greater authority and holiness.