A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.34
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.34
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The names and epithets of Agni are many—Vahni, Anala, Pāvaka, Vaiswānara, son of Viswānara, the sun; Abja-hasta, ‘lotus in hand;’ Dhūma-ketu, ‘whose sign is smoke;’ Hutāsa or Huta-bhuj, ‘devourer of offerings;’ Suchi or Sukra, ‘the bright;’ Rohitāswa, ‘having red horses;’ Chhāga-ratha, ‘ram-rider;’ Jāta vedas (q.v.); Sapta-jihva, ‘seven-tongued;’ Tomara-dhara, ‘javelin-bearer.’