Danavas

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• Danavas —    In Vedic myth they were descendants from Danu by the sage Kasyapa, giants who fought against the gods …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

• Данавы — (dânavâs) злые духи древнеиндийской мифологии, постоянные противники светлых богов дэвов. Они произошли от женской потенции Дану (Dânu), откуда и их имя, означающее собственно потомки Дану . В ведийском периоде эпитет Д. прилагается, как родовое… …   Энциклопедический словарь Ф.А. Брокгауза и И.А. Ефрона

• Danava (Hinduism) — This article is about Vedic mythology. For the American heavy metal band, see Danava. In Vedic mythology the Danavas were a race of the Asuras. The Danavas were the sons of Danu, who in turn was a daughter of Daksha. Danu is connected with the… …   Wikipedia

• Gandharva Kingdom — refers to the territory inhabited by a tribe called Gandharvas who were one among the Exotic Tribes of Ancient India. They were well versed in music and dance. Gandarvas were also powerful warriors who roamed in Indian kingdoms disregarding any… …   Wikipedia

• Omkareshwar — See Omkareshwar, East Nimar for town of the same name Omkareshwar Jyothirlinga …   Wikipedia

• Khaḍga — For the ancient Indian sword traditionally carried by the warrior class, see Khanda (sword) A legend concerning the sword ( IAST|khaḍga ) appears in the Shantiparva section of Mahabharata. [Political and Moral Concepts in the Śāntiparvan of the… …   Wikipedia

• Naga Kingdom — This article is about the Nagas in Indian epic literature. For the present day Naga people, see Naga people. For the mythological Nagas, see Nāga. Naga Kingdom refers to the territory of a tribe called Nagas who were a group of hardy and… …   Wikipedia

• Dvārakā — See Dwarka for the modern city. Not to be confused with the historical Dvaravati kingdom of Thailand. In the Mahabharata, Dvārakā (also known as Dvāravatī, both names meaning the many gated [city] in Sanskrit; sometimes transcribed as Dwaraka and …   Wikipedia

• Daitya — In Hinduism, the Daityas (दैत्‍य) are a clan or race or Asura as are the Danavas. Daityas were the children of Diti and the sage Kashyapa. They were a race of giants who fought against the Devas because they were jealous of their Deva half… …   Wikipedia

• Mahisha Kingdom — Mahisha or Mahishaka was a kingdom in ancient India, ruled by the Asura king Mahisha. His capital, Mahisha City, is currently known as Mysore a city in Karnataka. This kingdom is mentioned in Mahabharata, though Puranas (especially Markandeya… …   Wikipedia

• Kinnara Kingdom — refers to the territory of a tribe called Kinnaras who one among the exotic tribes, mentioned along with others like Devas (including Rudras, Maruts, Vasus and Adityas), Asuras (including Daityas, Danavas and Kalakeyas), Pisachas, Gandharvas,… …   Wikipedia