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dyaus

/ˈdjaʊs/

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noun

/ˈdjaʊs/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к индуистскому богу неба, божеству, связанному с небом в ведийской мифологии.

A proper noun referring to the Hindu sky god, a deity associated with the sky in Vedic mythology.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Hindu sky godC2formal

    In Vedic mythology, the god of the sky, often paired with Prithvi (the earth). He is considered the father of the gods and the source of light and rain.

    ruБог неба в индуизме

    • Dyaus is invoked in the Rigveda as the father of the celestial deities.
    • The ancient hymns praise Dyaus for his life-giving rains.
    • Dyaus and Prithvi are often worshipped together as the universal parents.

    Synonymsdyaus-pitar