Iyam, aka: Īyam; 1 Definition(s)
Introduction
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Īyam (ईयम्).—Īyaṃ in Malayalam means the metal lead. A metal formed out of the dirt in river Gaṅgā. (See Irimpu).
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopaedia
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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