Talk:Deva (Hinduism)

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Does devas mean shining beings?

Raj2004 15:59, 17 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] False etymologies

I edited out this text: possibly Greek "theos" and according to some, even English "demon", "devil".

• Greek theos is generally recognised to come from *dhesos.
• English "devil" came via Latin from Greek dia-bolos = "accuser".
• English "demon" came via Latin from Greek daimōn = "divine being".

These words are not derived from the Indo-European root [d-y-w]. Anthony Appleyard 20:57, 25 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Merge Deva (tribe)

I suggested the merge of Deva (tribe) to here. I am not well versed in the Hindu subjects. Reading the Deva (tribe) page and comparing it with this one makes it appear as if they are the same subject a "mythical tribe". Jeepday 02:27, 16 January 2007 (UTC)