Agni
hindu mythology. the god of fire, one of the three chief divinities of the vedas.
historical examples
they often refer to the daily generation of agni by friction from the two fire-sticks.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell
chermosh is away off to the side from agni and imhotep in either case.
sp-ce viking henry beam piper
and the happy pair beholding agni and the other gods mentally sought their protection.
mahabharata of krishna-dwaipayana vyasa bk. 3 pt. 1 krishna-dwaipayana vyasa
the god agni, brahmans and the goat were born from the mouth of praj-pati.
myth, ritual, and religion, vol. 1 andrew lang
agni, inflamed at the sacrifice, the purifier who should be magnified, whose hair is flame—him we approach with prayers.
sacred books of the east various
agni, thou art the giver of life, and receiver of oblations.
castes and tribes of southern india edgar thurston
at the same time agni was a great consumer of soma; when it was poured on the altar, the fire god leapt up joyfully.
indian myth and legend donald alexander mackenzie
indra and agni won the race and were therefore awarded the cake.
indian myth and legend donald alexander mackenzie
indra and agni are frequently so treated; so are varuna and mitra.
history of religion allan menzies
the reference to the bhrigus, to whom agni is carried, is of special interest.
indian myth and legend donald alexander mackenzie
noun
(hinduism) the god of fire, one of the three chief deities of the vedas
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