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Devas (Seven), which Hesychius translates "the evil gods" is clearly the Zendic daiva, Mod.
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[the bride], adorned in a manner suitable to the means [of her family], is bestowed upon the invited bridegroom, -- In the _daiva_
Hindu Law and Judicature from the Dharma-Sástra of Yájnavalkya W.A [Translator] Montriou
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