Dyáuṣ Pitṛ́
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Dyáuṣ Pitṛ́ appears in hymns with Prithvi Mata, 'Mother Earth' in the ancient Vedic scriptures of Hinduism. Dyauṣ's most defining trait is his paternal role. Dyauṣ is often visualized as a roaring animal, often a bull, who fertilizes the earth.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in Vedic scriptures.
Relationships
- parent of
- Sūrya, Agni, Parjanya, the Ādityas, the Maruts, the Angirases, the Ashvins, Uṣas
- consort of
- Prithvi Mata
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Dyáuṣ Pitṛ́ appears in hymns with Prithvi Mata, 'Mother Earth' in the ancient Vedic scriptures of Hinduism.”
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