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Rakshasas
Rakshasa A rakshasa (Sanskrit: राक्षस, rākṣasa) is a humanoid being in Hindu mythology. Rakshasas are also called “man-eaters” (nri-chakshas, kravyads). A female rakshasa is known as a Rakshasi. The terms Asura and Rakshasa are sometimes used interchangeably. Rakshasas were believed to have been created from the breath of Brahma when he was asleep at the end of the Satya Yuga. As soon…
Rakshasas
Rakshasa A rakshasa (Sanskrit: राक्षस, rākṣasa) is a humanoid being in Hindu mythology. Rakshasas are also called “man-eaters” (nri-chakshas, kravyads). A female rakshasa is known as a Rakshasi. The terms Asura and Rakshasa are sometimes used interchangeably. Rakshasas were believed to have been created from the breath of Brahma when he was asleep at the end of the Satya Yuga. As soon…