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Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent
the Fourth Week of Advent
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Atharvan (or Atharveda)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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Atharvan (or Atharveda)
in Hindu mythology, is the fourth part of the Veda, formerly lost, and reconstructed from tradition. It contains prayers for the pacification of the gods, and maledictions on enemies.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Atharvan (or Atharveda)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/atharvan-or-atharveda.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Atharvan (or Atharveda)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/atharvan-or-atharveda.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.