Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Hindu god of the sky: In early Hindu mythology, Dyaus-pitar is a personification of the sky, often considered a father figure. The name is etymologically linked to other Indo-European sky gods, such as the Greek Zeus and the Roman Jupiter.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • In the Vedas, Dyaus-pitar is invoked as the divine father.
  • The concept of Dyaus-pitar represents the ancient Hindu personification of the heavens.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Comparative Mythology: The term is primarily used in academic or historical contexts to discuss the origins of Indo-European deities and comparative mythology.
  • Scholars note the linguistic connection between Dyaus-pitar, Zeus, and Jupiter.

Variants and Related Words

• Dyaus (n): A shorter form of the name, also referring to the sky god.
  • Dyaus is often mentioned alongside Prithvi (Earth) in Vedic hymns.
• Zeus (n): The king of the gods in Greek mythology, etymologically related.
• Jupiter (n): The king of the gods in Roman mythology, etymologically related.

Synonyms

• Sky Father: A direct translation and descriptive synonym.
• Heavenly Father: A conceptual synonym emphasizing the paternal and celestial aspects.

Notes on Usage

• Context: This is a highly specialized term from ancient Hindu scriptures (the Vedas). It is not used in everyday modern English but appears in scholarly texts about religion, mythology, or linguistics.
• Capitalization: As a proper noun, it is always capitalized: .

Noun

1. Hindu god of the sky