Yima
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I spoke first with Yima, the excellent one.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max
The old Arian legend of the happy age of Yima shows itself even yet through Firdusi's version.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max
Yima was born to Vivanghana as a reward because he had first poured out the Haoma and worshipped the god.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max
Then I warned Yima: O Yima, excellent one, son of Vivanghana, there is no more any room for the herds, and beasts of draught, and men.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max
It is also related how Yima preserved the germs of men, animals, and plants from the Deluge.
From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, September 1879 by Various
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