In Hindu Mythology, ''Shukra'' was associated with The Planet Venus. He is also identified with resurrection of the dead IF used to combat the ''Forces of Evil''. This knowledge is only ''gifted'' to Priests. Appearing in Ancient writings dating to the 8th Century BC, Shukra is also called ''The Bright One'', another reference to the Planet Venus one of the brightest ''Stars'' in the early morning Sky.
