[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) › c5.581 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.581 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.581 - **Language:** English ### [c5.581](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.581) GĀNGEYA. 1. A name of Bhīshma, from his reputed mother, the river goddess Gangā. 2. Also of Kārttikeya. - [Previous: c5.580](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.580) - [Next: c5.582](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.582) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.581](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.581) · Pramāṇa