[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v2.c4.s3.248 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s3.248 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s3.248 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c4.s3.248](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s3.248) In the later literature the Bhrgus are a real family, with subdivisions like the Aitaśāyana, according to the Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇa.⁸ The Bhrgus are mentioned as priests in connexion with various rites, such as the Agnisthāpana⁹ and the Daśapeyakratu.¹⁰ In many passages they are conjoined with the Aṅgirases:¹¹ the close association of the two families is shown by the fact that Cyavana is called either a Bhārgava or an Āṅgirasa in the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa.¹² In the Atharvaveda¹³ the name of Bhr̥gu is selected to exemplify the dangers incurred by the oppressors of Brahmans: the Sr̥ñjaya Vaitahavyas perish in consequence of an attack on Bhr̥gu. In the Aitareya Brāhmaṇa¹⁴ also Bhr̥gu has this representative character. \*Cf.\* Bhr̥gavāṇa and Bhārgava. - [Previous: v2.c4.s3.247](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s3.247) - [Next: v2.c4.s3.249](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s3.249) - [Up: v2.c4.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s3.248](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s3.248) · Pramāṇa