The Vishnu Purána - A System of Hindu Mythology and Tradition #229107

Then there ensued a fierce contest, which, being on account of Taraka (or Tara was termed the Taraka maya or Taraka war.§ In this, the gods, led by Rudra, hurled their missiles on the and the Daityas'll (with equal determination assailed) the gods. Earth, shaken to her centre by the struggle between such foes, had recourse to Brahma, for protection; on which he interposed, and commanding Os'anas, with the demons, and Rudra with the deities, to desist from strife, compelled Soma to restore Taia to her hus band. H' Finding that she was pregnant, Brihaspati desired her no longer to retain her and, In obedience to his orders, she was delivered of a son.