A Hindu or Vedic priest or specialist who performs rituals, particularly one who recites or specializes in the Atharva Veda, one of the four sacred Hindu texts.
From Sanskrit 'atharva' (related to the Atharva Veda) + 'van' (possessing or following). The Atharva Veda itself has uncertain etymology but may derive from an ancient priestly name or term.
The Atharva Veda is often called the 'Veda of magic spells' because it contains 20,000 verses including healing charms, curses, and rituals for everyday problems—it's like the ancient world's practical encyclopedia of magic and medicine!
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