Vedic Mythology c6.s5.3

c6.s5.3

C. Daśagvas². This name occurs seven times in the RV., three times in the singular, and only twice unassociated with that of the Navagvas. The Daśagvas were the first who offered sacrifice (2, 34¹²). Indra with the Navagvas sought the cows and with the ten Daśagvas found the sun (3, 39⁵). With the Navagvas and the Daśagvas Indra rent the rock and Vala (1, 62⁴). The Navagvas and Daśagyas praise Indra and broke open the stall of the cows (5, 29¹²). The dawns shine on the Navagva Aṅgira and the seven-mouthed Daśagva (4, 51⁴). Daśagva, mentioned with Navagva, is once spoken of as chief Aṅgiras (10, 62⁶). Daśagva is described in one passage as having been succoured by Indra (8, 12²). The name, being merely a numerical variation of Navagva, was most probably suggested by the latter.