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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.
 
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