_Atharvan_ -- The Veda called by that name.
_Dadhichi_ -- The name of a Rishi who accepted death In order to serve
the Devas. Visvakarman forged the thunderbolt with his bones and Indra
defeated Vritra, the Asura King, with that weapon.
The line of Atharvan represents self sacrifice for universal good as
well as magic or occult wisdom.