[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) › c5.86 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.86 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.86 - **Language:** English ### [c5.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.86) ANANTA. 'The infinite.' A name of the serpent Sesha. The term is also applied to Vishnu and other deities. - [Previous: c5.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.85) - [Next: c5.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.87) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.86) · Pramāṇa