[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) › c5.474 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.474 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.474 - **Language:** English ### [c5.474](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.474) DEVA-YONI. ‘Of divine birth.’ A general name for the inferior gods, the Ādityas, Vasus, Viśwadevas, and others. - [Previous: c5.473](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.473) - [Next: c5.475](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.475) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.474](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.474) · Pramāṇa