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==Works==

The Ribhus are artists who formed the horses of Indra, the carriage of the [[Ashvins]], and the miraculous cow of [[Brihaspati]], made their parents young, and performed other wonderful works which according to [[Mandala 4|RV 4]].51.6 were "done by the dawn".<ref>''The Orion'', p.167</ref> According to [[Yaska]] they also founded the sacrifices.<ref>''Dates and Eras in Ancient Indian History'' Vol.1, p.76, Note 72</ref> They are supposed to take their ease and remain every year for twelve days idle in the house of Agohya (an appellation of [[Ādityas|Aditya]] which means "one who cannot be concealed", therefore the Sun).<ref>''Dates and Eras in Ancient Indian History'' Vol.1, p.53</ref> When the [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]] (gods) heard of their skill, they sent [[Agni]] to them,  bidding them, to construct four cups from the one cup of [[Tvashtar]], the artificer of the devas. When the Ribhus successfully had executed this task, the devas received them among themselves, gave them immortality and allowed them to partake of their sacrifices.