Dyaus
[ dyous ]
noun
the Vedic god of the sky.
- Also called Dyaus-pit·ar [dyous-pit-er]. /ˈdyaʊsˈpɪt ər/.
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How to use Dyaus in a sentence
Even if his name mean ‘sky,’ Dyaus, Zeus, we must ask what mode of conceiving ‘sky’ is original.
Modern Mythology | Andrew LangAt the birth of thy splendor Dyaus trembled, the Earth trembled for fear of thy anger.
India: What can it teach us? | F. Max MllerMoreover, various deities were regarded as the progeny resulting from the fancied union of the Earth with Dyaus (Heaven).
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions | T. W. DoaneOur Aryan forefathers looked up to the heavens and they gave it the name of Dyaus, from a root-word which means "to shine."
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions | T. W. DoaneUshas is a radiant maiden, born in the sky, daughter of Dyaus.
A History of Sanskrit Literature | Arthur A. MacDonell
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