[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) › c5.1997 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1997 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1997 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1997](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1997) “The attributes and functions ascribed to Varuna impart to his character a moral elevation and sanctity far surpassing that attributed to any other Vedic deity.” - [Previous: c5.1996](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1996) - [Next: c5.1998](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1998) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1997](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1997) · Pramāṇa