Vritra
Americannoun
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Verethraghna means slayer of Verethra, or Vritra, and is the same word as Vritrahan.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max
The Arians in Iran also are acquainted with the slaying of Vritra.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max
Vritra and Ahi, the mysterious foes whom Indra slays when he recovers the sun and the waters, were probably once as real to the early fancy as the Australian or Iroquois frog.
From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Lang, Andrew
Indeed, the slayer of Vala and Vritra said unto him the same words.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
Tvashtri threw what remained of Indra's share into the fire with imprecations, and from the fire sprang Vritra, the enemy of Indra.
From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Lang, Andrew
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