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Erāpatha

A royal family of Nāgas, mentioned together with Virūpakkhas, Chabbyāputtas, and Kanhagotamakas, all of them described as "Nāgarājakulāni." (J.ii.145) For their own protection, monks are advised to fill their hearts with amity for these four classes of Nāgas. A.ii.72; Vin.ii.109f.

Source
Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from
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