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noun
One of the power-seeking deities involved in constant conflict with the more benevolent Devas.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Hinduism
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noun
A member of the lowest class of deities and demigods of the Kāmadhātu.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion
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noun
Alternative spelling of Asura.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
earlier a god; later a demon; counterpart of Zoroastrian Ahura
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Hindu deity
History
Transliteration of Sanskrit असुर (asura). Doublet of Ahura and Æsir.
Across languages
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