Aryman is the third son of Kashyapa and Aditi, the father and mother of the Adityas.
Aryman means “Life-Partner”, “Close Friend”, “Partner”, “Play-Fellow” or “Companion”. He is depicted as the mid-morning sun disc. He is the deity of the customs that rule the various Vedic tribes and people.
In the Rigveda, Aryaman is described as the protector of mares and stallions, and the Milky Way (aryamṇáḥ pánthāḥ) is said to be his path. Aryaman is commonly invoked together with Mitra-Varuna, Bhaga, Bṛhaspati, and other Adityas and asuras.
