noun
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the quality or fact of being ancient.
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that which belongs to ancient times.
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a tale, story of the past; a legend; ancient or legendary history.
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any of the eighteen Samskřta texts, compiled and edited by Vēdavyāsa, that include myths, legends, methods of worship, geographical and historical details, etc. and which traditionally have five main topics - creation, re-creation (after periodic destruction), geneology (of gods and sages), Manvantaras, an account of great periods of time, and histories of dynasties.
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similar works in Jaina tradition.
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(fig.) a lengthy, tiresome account, narration, etc.
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idle talk; tattle.