Anjana
The Anjana are one of the best-known fairies of Cantabrian mythology. These female fairy creatures foil the cruel and ruthless Ojáncanu. In most stories, they are the good fairies of Cantabria, generous and protective of all people.
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When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- The term derives from 'jana', a word for witches during the Middle Ages.
Relationships
- enemy of
- Ojáncanu
- syncretized with
- Lamia
- co occurs with
- Bṛhaspati, Vayu, Nala, Kesari, Vali, Sushena, Angada, Sugriva, Ruma, Nila, Mainda, Dvivida, Makardhwaja, Sharabha, Taar, Taras, Macchanu
- parent of
- Hanuman
- manifested by
- Punjikastala
- served by
- Lord Shiva
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Traditions state that at night during the spring equinox, they gather in the fells and dance until dawn holding hands and scattering roses. Anyone who manages to find a rose with purple, green, blue, or golden petals will be happy until the time of their death.”
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“A number of Indian films have been made on Anjana. These include: Sati Anjani (1922) by Shree Nath Patankar, Sati Anjani (1932), Sati Anjani (1934) by Kanjibhai Rathod. Anjana is also portrayed in several TV serials.”
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“Anjana, Hanuman's mother”
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