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|text=A demon or unrighteous spirit in Hinduism that feeds on human flesh. They are shapechangers and magicians, and often appear in the forms of humans, dogs, and large birds. They can make themselves invisible and can not enter a home without being invited. According to the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, they were created from Brahma's, the Hindu God of Creation, foot. Many Rakshasa were particularly wicked humans in previous incarnations and are known to disturb sacrifices, desecrate graves and possess human beings. Translated to English, Rakshasa means injurer. | |text=A demon or unrighteous spirit in Hinduism that feeds on human flesh. They are shapechangers and magicians, and often appear in the forms of humans, dogs, and large birds. They can make themselves invisible and can not enter a home without being invited. According to the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, they were created from Brahma's, the Hindu God of Creation, foot. Many Rakshasa were particularly wicked humans in previous incarnations and are known to disturb sacrifices, desecrate graves and possess human beings. Translated to English, Rakshasa means injurer. | ||
|author= [[Pad of Definitions]] ([[2.02 Everybody Loves a Clown]]) | |author= [[Pad of Definitions]] ([[2.02 Everybody Loves a Clown]]) | ||
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* To kill a Rakshasa you need a pure brass knife. <sup>[[S2Com]], p. 38</sup> | * To kill a Rakshasa you need a pure brass knife. <sup>[[S2Com]], p. 38</sup> | ||
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[[Category:Library]][[Category:Creatures & Spirits]] | [[Category:Library]][[Category:Creatures & Spirits]] | ||
[[Category:Pad of Definitions]] | [[Category:Pad of Definitions]] | ||
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Rakshasa
A demon or unrighteous spirit in Hinduism that feeds on human flesh. They are shapechangers and magicians, and often appear in the forms of humans, dogs, and large birds. They can make themselves invisible and can not enter a home without being invited. According to the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, they were created from Brahma's, the Hindu God of Creation, foot. Many Rakshasa were particularly wicked humans in previous incarnations and are known to disturb sacrifices, desecrate graves and possess human beings. Translated to English, Rakshasa means injurer.
– Pad of Definitions (2.02 Everybody Loves a Clown), Official Website
Additional Information
- To kill a Rakshasa you need a pure brass knife. S2Com, p. 38
