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Vṛtra

demonic Vedic mythology single tradition · 1

Toporov later revisited this issue and recognized the association of Veles with Varuṇa instead of the demon Vṛtra, contrary to his earlier position.

When

First attested
1500 BCE
Attested period
-1500 – 2020
Historical notes
Vedic period

Relationships

co occurs with
Ouranos, Þór, Hades, Odin, Hermes, Varuna, Aruṇa, Velnias, Veles, Afsati, Welnos, Perun, Mitra, Oðinn
enemy of
Indra

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Veles (god)

Source passages

“Toporov later revisited this issue and recognized the association of Veles with Varuṇa instead of the demon Vṛtra, contrary to his earlier position.”

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