rakshasa

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a sculpture of Ravana the rakshasa, 18th century

Etymology

From Sanskrit राक्षस (rākṣasa).

Noun

rakshasa (plural rakshasas)

  1. (Hinduism) A member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires.

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