[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) › c5.1972 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1972 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1972 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1972](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1972) VANSA. A race or family. Lists of the Rishis or successive teachers of the Vedas which are found attached to some of the Brāhmanas are called Vansas. - [Previous: c5.1971](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1971) - [Next: c5.1973](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1973) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1972](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1972) · Pramāṇa