Ānavas
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Anava · Ānava
in the texts
Rigveda
A tribal group whose wealth is seized and distributed by Indra after their defeat.
he distributed the household wealth of Ānavas to the Tṛtsu;
The Ānavas and Druhyus who fought for cattle — sixty hundreds, six thousands lay slain;
Whether eastward, westward, northward or southward, O Indra, you are called by men — you are universally wide-spread, born for men, for the Ānavas you are abundant strength, for the Turvaśas.
Sāmaveda
A people claimed as belonging to Indra alongside the Turvaśa.
you belong to Anava and to Turvaśa, O foremost of hosts.