asura
C16186
concept
An asura is a powerful, often antagonistic supernatural being associated with chaos, ambition, and conflict, commonly appearing in South Asian mythologies as a rival to the gods.
Observed surface forms (2)
- asura king ×2
- asuras ×1
Instances (13)
- Hiranyakashipu
- Hiranyaksha
- Narakasura
- Madhu and Kaitabha via concept surface "asuras"
- Mahishasura
- Keshi
- Lavanasura
- Putana
- Bakasura
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demon Tarakasura
surface form: Tarakasura
- Bali via concept surface "asura king"
- Surapadman
- King Mahabali via concept surface "asura king"