Dyaush(-Pitir)

Dyaush(-Pitir)
   Primitive Aryan sky father who may be equated with Zeus and Jupiter although the adventures of both of them clearly belong to the history of the Mediterranean Sea. By the time the Vedas were written Dyaush had already receded into the background. It is possible that Dyaush-Pitir may originally have been a sun-mother goddess. Alternative spelling is Dyaus-pitri.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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  • Dyaus-Pitri —    See Dyaush Pitir …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Surya —    In Vedic myth the sun god, one of the twelve Adityas, or guardians of the months of the year. As a god he ranked with Agni and Indra. Mythologically he was the son of Adityas or of Dyaush Pitir or of Ushas. His wife was Saranyu, or Ushas. His… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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