[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) › c7.9 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c7.9 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c7.9 - **Language:** English ### [c7.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c7.9) Faith—Sraddhā. Fauns—Vana-charas. Female principle, worship of—Tantra. Fiends—Pisāchas. Fiery weapon—Āgneyāstra. Fire—Agni. Fish—Avatāra, Brahmā. Fortune, goddess of—Lakshmī. - [Previous: c7.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c7.8) - [Next: c7.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c7.10) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c7.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c7.9) · Pramāṇa