Mythology & Folklore

Atharva Veda 7.23: A charm to banish fiends and troubles

by The Rishis of the Atharva Veda c. 1200–900 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)

Mythology & Folklore

The fearful dream, and indigence, the monster, the malignant hags.
All female fiends of evil name and wicked tongue we drive afar.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.23: A charm to banish fiends and troubles.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/325/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.23: A charm to banish fiends and troubles.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/325/.

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