Asura
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title:
Asura
text:
Asuras are a class of beings in Indian religions. They are described as power-seeking beings related to the more benevolent Devas in Hinduism. In its Buddhist context, the word is translated as "titan" or "antigod". According to Hindu texts, the asuras are in constant fear of the devas. Asuras are described in Indian texts as powerful superhuman demigods with good or bad qualities. In early Vedic literature, the good Asuras are called Adityas and are led by Varuna, while the malevolent ones are
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Mythical beings in Indian religions
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asura
date created:
2002-10-05T06:29:50Z
date modified:
2024-09-10T15:07:21Z
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