Namuci
mythological figure · 3 works · 11 mentions · 11 anchored passages
the Dāsa Namuci
in the texts
Rigveda
A sorcerer-demon slain by Indra, named in the account of Indra's battle exploits.
when in the friendship of Namya in the far distance, O Indra, you slew Namuci, the sorcerer by name.
O Adhvaryus, he who slew Svaśna, who slew Śuṣṇa the shriveller and Vyaṁsa, who slew Pipru, Namuci, and Rudhikrā — pour the soma for that Indra.
For you made me your ally, O Indra, churning off the head of Namuci the Dāsa;
Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa
A demon defeated by Indra (Vāsava), invoked as the precedent for the combat Vālī will give Dundubhi.
"'That greatly wise one, skilled in warfare, is capable of giving you great single combat, as Vāsava gave to Namuci.
Then he charged at Akampana, lord of Rākṣasas, just as Purandara charged at Namuci in battle with his thunderbolt.
Sāmaveda
A demon defeated by Indra, whose head was rolled off with the foam of the waters.
With the foam of the waters, O Indra, you rolled off the head of Namuci, when you conquered all rivals.