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Rockwell (keyboardist)
Danava may refer to: * Danava (Hinduism), a race of people in Vedic mythology *Danava dynasty The Danava dynasty was the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha, established by Mahiranga Danava. The dynasty was of Kirata origin. These rulers are mentioned in the Kalika Purana but there are no archaeological evidence to support ..., a mythological dynasty of Assam, India * Danava (band), an American hard rock band ** ''Danava'' (album), their 2006 debut album {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danava (Hinduism)
In Hindu mythology, the danavas are a race descending from Kashyapa and his wife Danu, a daughter of the progenitor god, Daksha. It is mentioned that there are one hundred danavas. Origin The danavas are a mythological race of demigods, the half-brothers to the devas and daityas that are found in a range of Hindu texts. The danavas are a part of a larger group of the asuras, and are typically portrayed as opposed to the Hindu deities. However, historically, their role in Hinduism is varied and at times, the distinction between the danavas and Hindu deities is complex and they are difficult to distinguish from one another. Etymology The name ''danavas'' stems from the mother's name: Danu. Both danavas and Danu are derived from the Vedic word ''Da'' meaning 'to give.' Ananda Coomaraswamy suggests this word connotes generosity. Another interpretation of their name is associated with Danu's relationship with her first son (and demon), Vritra. In Indian mythology, in an at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danava Dynasty
The Danava dynasty was the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha, established by Mahiranga Danava. The dynasty was of Kirata origin. These rulers are mentioned in the Kalika Purana but there are no archaeological evidence to support this. The Danava dynasty consisted of Kirata chiefs; the last of whom, Ghatakasura, was killed and replaced by Naraka Naraka ( sa, नरक) is the realm of hell in Indian religions. According to some schools of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism, ''Naraka'' is a place of torment. The word ''Neraka'' (modification of ''Naraka'') in Indonesian and Malaysia .... Chronology Notes References * * Kingdoms of Assam Mythological kingdoms, empires, and countries {{India-hist-stub ja:ダーナヴァ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danava (band)
Danava (pronounced DON-UH-VUH)Danava at is an American hard rock band from . Its music fits into the categories of, and is influenced by, hard rock, and psyched ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
