A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.592

c5.592

GAUPĀYANAS. Sons or descendants of Gopa. Four Rishis, who were the authors of four remarkable hymns in the Rig-veda. One of them, named Su-bandhu, was killed and miraculously brought to life again. The hymns have been translated by Max Müller in the *Journal R. A. S.*, vol. ii. 1866.