A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.454
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.454
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DASYUS. In the Vedas they are evil beings, enemies of the gods and men. They are represented as being of a dark colour, and probably were the natives of India who contended with the immigrant Āryans. It has, however, been maintained that they were hermits and ascetics of Āryan race. In later times they are barbarians, robbers, outcasts, who, according to some authorities, descended from Viswāmitra.