Danava
Meanings
name
- Name of a race descending from Daksha. They were the sons of Danu, who in turn was a daughter of Daksha. Danu is connected with the waters of heavens and she is probably associated with the formless, primordial waters that existed prior to the creation.
Word forms
Etymology
From Sanskrit दानव (dānava).
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