rakshasa
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A powerful evil creature in Hindu and Buddhist stories that can change shape
- noun
- /rɑːkˈʃɑːsə/
- Literature
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rakshasa
- The ancient texts describe a rakshasa who terrorized villages by causing chaos and feeding on fear.
Examples
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The forest is beset by Rakshasa demons.
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In Hindu mythology, a rakshasa is often depicted as a terrifying supernatural monster that can change its shape.
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In the battle, the warriors faced a fearsome rakshasa known for its cunning and strength.
Synonyms
mythical monster
vsrakshasa
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A frightening creature from stories or legends that is not real
refers specifically to a demon figure within certain religious or fantasy traditions
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A spirit from Sri Lankan stories believed to affect people's lives and nature
is a similar supernatural being linked to Hindu and Buddhist myths
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rakshasa comes from Sanskrit and names a terrifying creature in old Indian stories, a shape-changing 'demon' that haunts forests. So, this image explains why the word means a supernatural demon or monster in myths and fantasy.