Dānu · Atlas · Falsafa

in the texts

A demon slain by Indra alongside Vṛtra and Aurṇavābha.

Assume the might, O hero, with which you broke down Vṛtra, Dānu, and Aurṇavābha.

who slew the serpent growing in strength, Dānu lying asleep — he, O people, is Indra.

Here you crossed over Dānu.

Wife of Kaśyapa, mother of Aśvagrīva.

Aditi and Diti, Danu, and also Kālakā,"

Danu bore a son named Aśvagrīva, O subduer of foes.

' Aditi agreed with that intent, O Rāma — as did Diti and Danu.

Dānu, mother of Vṛtra, described lying defeated like a cow with her calf.

The mother of Vṛtra was brought low — Indra seized the weapon away from her;