A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2041

c5.2041

There were different sets of priests for each of the three Vedas. Those whose duty it was to recite the *Rig-veda* were called Hotris or Bahvrichas, and they were required to know the whole Veda. The priests of the Yajur, who muttered its formulas in a peculiar manner at sacrifices, were called Adhwaryus, and the chaunters of the verses of the Sāman were called Udgātris.