Ashvins (horsemen) were the twin gods in the Vedic period. Also
known as Nasatyas, they are described as driving across the sky in their
three-wheeled golden chariot drawn by horses. The chariot was sometimes drawn by
birds, buffaloes, deer, birds, or a single ass.
The state of Ashvins being twins connects them with the Greek
Dioscuri and twin gods of pre-Christian Baltic mythology. Ashvins are shown as helpers
of men in distress. Apart from providing artificial legs for the maimed, they
had rescued shipwrecked mariners and found spouses for the old maids.
Ashvins were married to Surya, who was the sun-god’s daughter.
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