In Hindu mythology the Angiris (or Angiras) are a group of celestial beings who are descendants of the Fire God Agni and the Goddess Agneya, responsible for watching over humans performing Yagna (sacrifices) and protecting the sacrificial fires [1]
References
Book: Turner, Patricia. Dictionary of ancient deities. Charles Russell Coulter. 2001. Oxford University Press US. 0-19-514504-6. Tr .
