Danava

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit दानव (dānava).

Proper noun

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Danava

  1. (Hinduism) Name of a race descending from Daksha. They were the sons of Danu, who in turn was a daughter of Daksha. Danu is connected with the waters of heavens and she is probably associated with the formless, primordial waters that existed prior to the creation.