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Acheri - Folklore, Indian
In Indian mythology an Acheri is the ghost, or spirit, of a little girl who comes down from mountains and hilltops at night to bring sickness to humans, particularly children. This is ...
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Makara - Folklore, Indian
In Hindu mythology, Makara a mythical creature which is similar to the vahana of Ganga and Varuna. It is also the insignia of Kamadeva, a god (of Hindus) representing love and lust, ...
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Rakshasas - Folklore, Indian
The word Rakshasa is in Sanskrit, Raksasa is for male while Raksasi is for female. According to the Hindu mythology, Rakshasa in general is a type of demon or goblin. They ...
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Raktivira - Folklore, Indian
They were very evil Indian demons who roamed cemetaries, loved dead animals and even scared priests away. They possessed great supernatural powers and could transform into anything they like. Usually they ...
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Goddess Durga - Folklore, Indian
Goddess Durga is also known as Parvati or Lalitha. She is the wife of Lord Shiva and exists in various forms, both friendly and fearful. Two of her fierce but very ...
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Ashuras - Folklore, Indian
In Hinduism, the Ashuras are the demons who oppose the devas (the Gods). Both the Gods and the demons fought for the Homa, or the Amrta (the sacred drink that gives ...
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