[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) › c5.2041 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2041 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2041 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2041](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.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. - [Previous: c5.2040](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2040) - [Next: c5.2042.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2042.1) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) ## Cites (1) - [Ṛgvedasaṃhitā](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.samhita.rg) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2041](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2041) · Pramāṇa