Varuna

varuna

The god of the waters; the indian neptune. He is regarded as regent of the west, and lord of punishment, and is represented as riding on a sea monster, holding in his hand a snaky cord or noose with which to bind offenders, under water.

Origin: Skr. Varu.

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