Ведийская мифология

By the higher (divine) level 33 is accepted to God, with the number itself - an essential constant, under which "adjusted" number of characters. These are divided into 33 god of earth, atmospheric (intermediate) and heavenly. The basis of a different classification of the gods lies the distinction between the three social functions: magic-law (priests), military (soldiers), fertility (Ashwins - producers of material goods).