Ashvins

The two Ashvins (Sanskrit अश्विन् Asvin m; dual. अश्विनौ aśvinau; ASVA to "horse" ) or Nasatyas ( नसत्यौ nāsatyau "(two ) Not Untrue " ) are in the Vedic mythology two divine youthful twins. Their names are dasra ( दस्र ) and Nasatya ( नासत्य ).

Myth

The Ahsvins considered as twin sons of Dyaus pita or Vivasvat and Saranyu, daughter of Tvashtri. In the Indian epic Mahabharata, they are called sons of Aditya Martanda. In addition, Nakula and Sahadeva, the twin sons of Kunti, considered mythical sons of the two Ashvins.

The Ashvins are in the Rigveda by Indra, Agni and Soma, most hymns dedicated. They are inseparable twins, and are described as handsome young men with a golden shimmer. They are strong and fast as an eagle or thought. They are benevolent and help are in trouble people, free from distress, and also possess healing powers. The aged ways Cyavana they gave even back his youthfulness.

As a drink, they prefer Madhu or Soma, a honey drink, and give this to the bees. Your verfertigter of the three-wheeled car Ribhus ( Ratha ) is the color of honey and honey- laden. This is drawn by winged horses or birds. With her ​​whip hurling of honey. But they also milk was sacrificed.

Indo-European heritage

The Ashvins are considered by the study of religion as an Indo-European heritage and compared with the Greek Dioscuri and the Baltic Dieva deli.