Asura
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- noun
- /əˈsʊərə/
- Literature
- In Hindu mythology, the Asura is often depicted as a powerful being who opposes the gods in cosmic battles.
Examples
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The new-ish: Cutscenes are often viewed as the tedious buzz-killers of gaming, so it's rare to see a title that embraces them so wholeheartedly as Asura's Wrath.
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Players have nominal control of Asura for much of this madness, but their task is specific and limited at any given time—shoot down a wave of incoming missiles, say, or toss an angry god into the sky.
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- It's Heaven, Asura, human, animal, ghost, and Hell.
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It's Heaven, Asura, the human, animal, ghost, and Hell.
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- So, this must be the Asura realm, or the God realm.
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Asura's Wrath
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When you and the Asura decide to go into the dungeon, you'll find that you're both fighting the same bad guy but from very different motivations.
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The ancient texts describe an Asura, once revered as a god, who now seeks to overthrow the divine order.
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Legends tell of an Asura who, despite having once been a god, was cast out for his rebellious nature.
Synonyms
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A powerful evil creature in Hindu and Buddhist stories that can change shape
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A powerful demon from Arabic stories that often causes harm or trouble
Surface Forms
Etymology
Asura comes from the old Sanskrit word asura, which once meant 'mighty' or 'lord'. Over time these powerful beings came to be seen as enemies of the gods, so today Asura usually means a powerful 'demon' or hostile spirit who fights the gods.