The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1508 page)
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Matsya
(Skt., ‘fish’). The leading character, a fish, in an important Hindu myth, who rescues
Manu
, the ancestor of humanity. Matsya is the first
avat
ra
of Vi
u in the standard list of ten.
Manu
, the ancestor of humanity. Matsya is the first
avat
raof Vi
u in the standard list of ten.Matth
ek
ek
, ‘to bow the forehead’). Upon entering the
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