Vedic Mythology c7.s7.14

c7.s7.14

Weapons, finally, are sometimes deified. The whole of RV. 6, 75 is devoted to the praise of various implements of war, armour, bow, quiver, and arrows. The arrow is adored as divine and is besought to grant protection and to attack the foe (vv. 11. 15. 16). The drum (*dundubhi*) is invoked to drive away dangers, foes, and demons (vv. 29—31); and a whole hymn of the AV. (5, 20) celebrates its praises¹⁴.