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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
