Pushan

Pushan (Sanskrit पूषण् Pusan ​​m. ) Is a Vedic God, are devoted in the Rigveda eight hymns. In later Hinduism he no longer plays a role.

Myth

According to the Vedic hymns Pushan is the man of Surya ( Surya skt. m. ), The daughter of the sun god Surya ( Skt. Sūrya m. ), Whose messenger he is. Pushan by his light promotes the growth on Earth. He knows all beings and all looks the same. He is the guardian of ways and protector of travelers, who admits obstacles. In addition, the companion of the dead is on the way of the fathers ( pitaras ). It protects horses and pets and stray cattle healthy leads back to the stable.

Pushan is described as light, radiating bearded man who only eats porridge. He wears a golden spear and rides a goat -drawn carriage.

Indo-European origins

Pushan is compared by the comparative study of religion with the Greek god Hermes, with whom he shares a lot in common, especially as a protector of travelers and function as a soul companion ( Psychopompos ). Moreover, his name is linguistically equated with Pan, who is a son of Hermes in Greek mythology.