Rakshasas — (RAK sha sa) Variations: Ramayana In the Hinduism that is practiced in India there is a vampiric race of demons known as the rakshasas, created by Brahma to protect the ocean from those who sought to steal the secret Elixir of Immortality. They… … Encyclopedia of vampire mythology
Rakshasas — In Vedic myth representatives of the powers of evil similar to the Asuras. In the Ramayana they are stated to be led by Ravana, the King of Ceylon. Rakshasas are identical with the Yakshas. The name Rakshasa was used for a form of marriage… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Rakshasas — Rākshasa Râkshasa dans un spectacle au Karnataka Les Rākshasa sont des Démons de la mythologie hindoue. Selon le Rāmāyana, les Rākshasa ont été créé à partir du pied de Brahma (un des dieux de la Trimūrti). On peut lire dans d’autres sources… … Wikipédia en Français
RAKSHASAS — in the Hindu mythology a species of evil spirits, akin to ogres … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
List of Rakshasas — A = B Bhasmasura C D G Ghatotkacha H HidimbaHidimbi K Khara (Mythology)Kumbhakarna M MarichaMahishasura N O P Prahasta R Ravana Rakshasas S SoorapadamSubahu T Tataka V *Vibhishana *Viradh See also *Asura *Rakshasa *Rigvedic deities … Wikipedia
Gandharva Kingdom — refers to the territory inhabited by a tribe called Gandharvas who were one among the Exotic Tribes of Ancient India. They were well versed in music and dance. Gandarvas were also powerful warriors who roamed in Indian kingdoms disregarding any… … Wikipedia
Rākṣasa — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda En el marco del hinduismo y el budismo, un rákshasa es un tipo de ser demoníaco. Imagen del rākshasa Rávana, rey de Lanka … Wikipedia Español
Rakshasa — A rakshasa (Sanskrit: राक्षसः, IAST|rākṣasaḥ ; alternately rakshas, Malay: raksasa , Bengali: rakshosh , Japanese: 羅刹天 , rasetsuten ) is a demon or unrighteous spirit in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Rakshasas are also called man eaters ( Nri… … Wikipedia
Yaksha Kingdom — refers to the territory of a tribe called Yakshas who were one among the Exotic Tribes of Ancient India. They had kinship with another similar tribe viz. Rakshasas. Yaksha king Vaisravana (also known as Kubera, Kuvera etc) and Rakshasa king… … Wikipedia
Children of the Lamp — is a series of fantasy novels for senior children as well as adolescents and adults written by the British author P.B. Kerr. It tells the story of twin djinn, John and Philippa Gaunt, and their challenges with adapting to the world of djinn. The… … Wikipedia
