[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) › c5.427 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.427 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.427 - **Language:** English ### [c5.427](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.427) DĀNAVAS. Descendants from Danu by the sage Kasyapa. They were giants who warred against the gods. See Daityas. - [Previous: c5.426](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.426) - [Next: c5.428](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.428) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.427](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.427) · Pramāṇa