The Rig Veda Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What are the sisters that embrace the pressing stones? (from Book 2, Indra, Agni & Soma : Chapter 2, More Agni & Soma)

Gems.

Fingers.

Dirt.

Other stones.

2.

The family of sages who praise Dawn in "Dawn and the Asvins" are called _____. (from Book 3, Cows of the Rig Veda : Chapter 1, Indra's Cows)

Gotamas.

Brahmins.

Asvins.

Asturas.

3.

'A woman in need of help' in "The rescue of Atri" designates a woman _____. (from Book 3, Cows of the Rig Veda : Chapter 1, Indra's Cows)

In mourning.

Who has no children.

In the pangs of labor.

Who hasn't drunk Soma.

4.

Who is said to have found the lost sun? (from Book 3, Cows of the Rig Veda : Chapter 1, Indra's Cows)

Atri.

Yama.

Soma.

Agni.

5.

The divine prototype for marriage is the hierogamy of Surya and _____. (from Book 4, Women & Magic : Chapter 1, Women)

Agastya.

Soma.

Atri.

Indra.

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