The symbolism of the myths Centaurs are also present in the Vedic myths where they were called Asvins and Gandharvas and they were symbols of physical strength and intelligence. in the Hindu pantheon existed, and both are related to horses. The Vedic name "asvin" means "knight" or "horseman", but these beings are capable of taking on any form they choose. They are depicted as two golden or honey colored men, young and attractive. They are sometimes called by personal names - Dasra and Nasatya. The name Nasatya also denotes both of them. The name Nasatya comes from the Vedic root word us referring to savethey have the duty of healers of the gods and friends of the sick and unfortunate. However , according to another version , Nasatya means " inseparable " . Asvins were Indian gods - twins ,twin and sagittarius are related signs , the axis of discipleship , remembering the sign of twins we remember its symbol two twins , two opposite personality . mortal and immortal , strong and weak ... whose horses carried their three - wheeled golden chariot through the morning sky , making their way through the rain , and rain clouds , like asvins , are related to medicine , healing and marriage . However , reincarnations , divine truths and the art of music are also under their jurisdiction . Due to their unsurpassed musical ability and knowledge of music, they are considered generous towards singers and musicians. They are also the guardians of the sacred drink catfish. Soma is often mentioned in the Rig Veda, which contains many hymns praising its invigorating or intoxicating qualities. Several Texts The Atharva Veda >> extols the healing properties of Soma, he is regarded as the king of medicinal plants. There are at least three types of Soma mentioned in the Vedas: Soma Pavamana Milky WaySoma-Moon, and the Soma plant containing Soma sap. Soma - Moon , in turn , has three incarnations : Soma - luminary , Soma - deity , ruler of the planet
and Soma - nectar exuded by the Moon . Sometimes the name Gandharvas is associated with the name Apsaras, because Gandharvas are the promiscuous lovers of Apsaras, water and forest nymphs. Today, during masquerades, the Gandharvas are portrayed as half-human - half-horse, as personifying the abundance of nature. Psychological characteristics: positive - if asvins and gandharvas Correspond to humanoid beings capable of controlling their animal manifestations. Negative if these creatures correspond to a half-horse - half-man, spending time in sexual fantasies about nymphs. Magic properties: asvins are friends of the sick and unfortunate, protectors of love and marriage. They symbolize healing, plants and animals, old age. Gandharva rain, divine truth, healing, medicine, musical ability. Associated With marriage AND reincarnation , keepers of the sacred drink ofinitiation. TextApp