Where does “Rakshasa” come from?
Rakshasa (English) comes from Sanskrit राक्षस — a demon in general, an evil or malignant demon; a...
Rakshasa (English): A member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires
Definitions
- A member of a race of mythical fanged demons that eat human flesh and blood, somewhat like vampires
Ancestry of “Rakshasa”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | राक्षस | a demon in general, an evil or malignant demon; a... |