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As Prithvi Mata, or " Mother Earth ", she contrasts with Dyaus Pita, " father sky ".

In the Rigveda, earth and sky are frequently addressed as a duality, often indicated by the idea of two complementary " half-shells.

" In addition, the element Earth is associated with Budha or Mercury who represents communication, business, mathematics and other practical matters.