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CHAPTER III
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197, 200, Mueller tacitly recognizes in the physical Varuna only the 'starry' night-side.] [Footnote 79: _Loc.

cit._, III.119.Bergaigne admits Varuna as god of waters, but sees in him identity with Vritra a 'restrainer of waters.' He thinks the 'luminous side' of Varuna to be antique also (III.

117-119).

Varuna's cord, according to Bergaigne, comes from 'tying up' the waters; 'night's fetters,' according to Hillebrandt.] [Footnote 80: _Loc.

cit._, p.


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