Vedic Mythology c5.s8.t2.23

c5.s8.t2.23

Gandharva is sometimes connected with the waters. 'Gandharva in the waters' and the 'aqueous nymph' are alluded to as the parents of Yama and Yamī (10, 10⁴). Soma poured into water is called 'the Gandharva of the waters' (9, 86³⁶). Gandharva, connected with the Apsarases, is also said to dwell in the waters in the AV. (2, 2³; 4, 37¹²). In the Avesta Gandarewa is a lord of the abyss who dwells in the waters (Yt. 15, 28).