Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
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God name "Arjuna (silvery)" | Hindu / Vedic, Epic / Puranic | Heroic god. Arjuna appears in the Mahabharata epic. One of the princely sons of the mythical Pandu family, his father is INDRA. He generally appears with the warrior god BHIMA. Allegedly responsible for requesting VIS'NU to take his VISVARUPA form but also identified as a minor incarnation or avatara of Vis'nu. Attributes: usually depicted bearing a bow received from AGNI the fire god, but may also appear carrying a sword and shield. Also NARA.... |
God name "Bheem or Bhima" | Indian | One of the five Pandoos, or brotherhoods of Indian demi-gods, famous for his strength. He slew the giant Kinchick, and dragged his body from the hills, thereby making the Kinchick ravine. |
Goddess name "Bhima (terrible)" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | (1) warrior god. A prince of the mythical Pandu family and one of the heroes of the Mahabharata epic, Bhima is usually depicted wielding a sword and a club. He is a son of the god of the winds VAYU. He is perceived as a god of immense strength and great cruelty, which separates him from the heroic figure of ARJUNA, his brother, with whom he is linked in the epic. Attribute: a club. Also Bhimasena. 2. Minor goddess. Buddhist (Mahayana). An attendant of BUDDAKEPALA.... |
God name "Bhima/ Bhimsen/ Bhimul Pen" | Hindu / Puranic / Epic | A warrior & Rain god |
Goddess name "Disa (the ten directions of space)" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Goddess. Consort of SI IVA in his terrible aspect of BHIMA and mother of the minor god Sarga (creation).... |