Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 7.100: A charm against nightmare
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Mythology & Folklore
I turn away from evil dream, from dream of sin, from indigence.
I make the prayer mine inmost friend. Hence! torturing.
dreamy phantasies!
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.100: A charm against nightmare.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/402/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.100: A charm against nightmare.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/402/.
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