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Danu, a Hindu primordial goddess, is mentioned in Vedic texts. The word Danu described the primeval waters which this deity perhaps embodied. She is called the mother of Vrtra, a demonic personality, who does combat and is defeated by Indra. In later Hinduism, she becomes the daughter of Daksha and the consort of Kasyapa. She also appears as the Mother Goddess and River Goddess in Celtic/Druidic culture. The European rivers like Danube,Dneiper etc are named after her. Her children are called Danavas in Sanskrit and are believed to be the equivalent of the Danes. Denmark or Danmark is said to be the colloquial form of Danava-marga. The Hindu goddess has 2 temples in Bali Indonesia.
Pura Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Bratan, Bali
Ulun Danu Batur, near Penelokan .
