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1. Hindu gods in ancient Europe?
February 01, 2010
Parjanya (Parjánya), a Vedic deity of rain, is often associated with Indra - the "thundergod" who punishes sinners. There are two hymns dedicated to him in the Rigveda (5.63 and 7.101). For example: "When thou, with thunder and with roar, Parjanya, smitest sinners down, This universe exults thereat, yea, all that is upon the earth." The word Parjanya means "rain" or "rain cloud" in Sanskrit. In Slavic mythology, Perun - the Slavic thunder god - is equivalent to him, but also Finish Perkele and many other European ancient gods of thunder. Prayers dedicated to this god help the rain to best... (read more)
Author: Juraj Sipos
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