Vedic Mythology c6.s7.2

c6.s7.2

AV. 4, 19²). He is mentioned in an enumeration of ancient ancestors such as Manu and Aṅgiras (1, 139⁹). The gods gave Agni to Kaṇva and others, who kindled him and were blessed by him (1, 36¹⁰. ¹¹. ¹⁷). Agni helped Kaṇva, as well as Atri, Trasadasyu, and others, in battle (10, 50⁵), and is spoken of as a friend and chief of the Kaṇvas (10, 115⁵). Indra conferred gold and cattle on Kaṇva, Trasadasyu, and others (Vāl. 1¹⁰. 2¹⁰). The Maruts bestowed wealth on Kaṇva along with Turvaśa and Yadu (8, 7¹⁸). The Aśvins are several times said to have helped Kaṇva (1, 47⁵. 112⁵; 8, 5²⁵. 8²⁰). He was blind when succoured by the Aśvins (8, 5²³), who restored his sight (1, 118⁷).