The reference to Antaka has come in the context of the milking of the earth, performed by Pṛthu (Prithu), son of Veṇa (Vena). When Pṛthu milked the earth in the form of a cow, Vaivastvata Yama, so of Vivasvāna (Vivaswana), became the calf, Antaka Yama became dogdhā (dogdha;one who milks), Svadhā — the food offered in śrāddha (sraddha; rite dedicated to the dead spirit) became the milk, and the container was made of silver.