This figure once kidnapped Tara, the wife of Brihaspati, sparking a war in which he allied with the asuras against the gods. He is often depicted as a bull, bird, or embryo, but only rarely as an adult. This son of Atri is married to the Nakshatras, and he was punished for f
This figure once kidnapped Tara, the wife of Brihaspati, sparking a war in which he allied with the asuras against the gods. He is often depicted as a bull, bird, or embryo, but only rarely as an adult. This son of Atri is married to the Nakshatras, and he was punished for favoring Rohini, but his other wives intervened and made his death periodic and temporary. Surya provides nourishing ocean water when this god is exhausted by the many gods feeding on his ambrosia. For 10 point, identify this god of poetry and the moon, whose namesake substance is consumed by the gods.
This figure once kidnapped Tara, the wife of Brihaspati, sparking a war in which he allied with the asuras against the gods.
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