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Sagas from the Far East; or, Kalmouk and Mongolian Traditionary Tales

Busk, Rachel Harriette, 1831-1907 [Editor]· 2 chapters· 23,692 words

companion; rejoicing their existence; the cool and cheerful shade of whose groves embowers their villages, surrounds their fountains and pools with freshness, and affords delicious coolness to the Karavan-halt: one of the mightiest of their kings (Ashôka, 246 B.C.) makes it hi...

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2. i. 84, 17, "Whoso calls upon Indra in any need concerning his sons,

his elephants, his goods and possessions, himself or his people, &c."). In the epic poems, he is constantly mentioned as the ordinary mount of warriors. There is no tradition, h...

1. i. 276) calls it "the Indians' favourite tree; their household

companion; rejoicing their existence; the cool and cheerful shade of whose groves embowers their villages, surrounds their fountains and pools with freshness, and affords delici...