Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s6.68
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s6.68
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v2.c4.s6.68
Loha, primarily an adjective meaning ‘red,’ is used as a neuter substantive to designate a metal, probably ‘copper,’ but possibly ‘bronze.’ It is mentioned in the Vājasaneyi Saṃhitā¹ and the Taittirīya Saṃhitā² as distinguished from Śyāma. It also occurs several times in the Brāhmaṇas.³ See Ayas.