Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s6.71

v2.c4.s6.71

³ Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa, xiii. 2, 2, 18; Chāndogya Upaniṣad, iv. 17, 7; vi. 1, 5; Jaiminīya Upaniṣad Brāhmaṇa, iv. 1, 4, where Oertel takes ‘copper’ to be meant in contrast with Ayas, which he renders ‘brass.’ The sense of ‘iron’ is nowhere needed. Cf. Vincent Smith, Indian Antiquary, 34, 230; and on the early history of metals; Mosso, Mediterranean Civilization, 57-62.