Vena 1118102 172181257 2007-11-18T00:18:59Z Hayabusa future 93303 rv vandalism :''Other uses ''Vena'' is also a Russian name of [[Vienna]] city, the nickname of [[2S31]] self-propelled 120 mm russian mortar/cannon and a [[Vena Records|record label]].'' In [[Hindu mythology]], '''Vena''' was a great king. However, he decided to become a [[Jainism|Jain]] and thus became evil and corrupt. The world became so gloomy and dark that the earth-goddess [[Bhumidevi]] decided that she would not provide crops to humans anymore. She took form as a cow and went into hiding. Meanwhile, a group of [[Rishi]]s kill Vena out of anger. They then rub the thigh of his corpse, and take out all the evil from his body. Afterwards they rubbed Vena's arm, and the good [[Prithu]] emerged. This being was [[Vishnu]] incarnate, and as soon as he was born, Vishnu's [[Sharanga]] bow fell from heaven into his hands. However, Bhumidevi still refused to give crops to people. As soon as Prithu, son of Vena, threatened to kill her, she gave in, but in return Prithu would be her eternal guardian. This is why Bhumidevi is also known as Prithvi. In the [[Rigveda]] ([[RV 10|10]].123), Vena is a personification of a celestial being, perhaps the [[rainbow]]. The name of the hymn is also ''Vena'', as is the name of the author of [[RV 9]].85. {{HinduMythology}} [[Category:People in Hindu mythology]] [[Category:Mythological kings]] [[Category:Rigvedic deities]]