Vamadeva

Vamadeva (Sanskrit: वामदेव, romanized: Vāmadeva) is a rishi (sage) in Hindu literature. He is credited as the author of Mandala 4 of the Rigveda. He is mentioned prominently in the Upanishads as well, particularly the Brihadaranyaka and the Aitareya. He is described to be the son of a sage named Gotama and the brother of Nodhasa, who is also associated with hymns in the Rigveda. According to the orientalist Pargiter, Vamadeva is the father of Brihaduktha, and belongs to the lineage of Sage Angiras.

For the aspect of Shiva, see Pañcānana.
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