Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s11.162

v1.c3.s11.162

Little is known of the smith’s methods of work and of his tools. No doubt he smelted (*dhmā*) the ore in the fire; hence he is called *dhmātṛ*, the ‘smelter.’⁴ Mention is also made of his bellows of birds' feathers.⁵ He made metal vessels (*gharma ayasmaya*)⁶ to be put on the fire: even the Soma cup could occasionally be made of hammered metal (*ayo-hata*).⁷