Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 7.96: An incantation against an undetected thief
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Mythology & Folklore
The kine are resting in the stall, home to her nest hath flown the bird, The hills are firmly rooted: I have fixed the kidneys in their place.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.96: An incantation against an undetected thief.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/398/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.96: An incantation against an undetected thief.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/398/.
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