Definitions
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- proper noun Hinduism One of the most important
Vedic sacrificial ritual , and name of theRigvedic hymns 1.162-163 which deal with horse sacrifice.
Etymologies
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From Sanskrit अश्वमेध (áśva-medhá, "horse-sacrifice").
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They do celebrate the Ashvamedha, the horse sacrifice; but will not touch mare's milk, and despise all Mongolians.
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