Adi In Hindu mythology, a son of Adharma. He tried to avenge his father’s death at the hands of Shiva by transforming himself into a snake and entering Shiva’s abode. He then transformed himself into the beautiful Uma, but Shiva was not deceived and killed him. In some texts Adi is a form of the great goddess Devi, the wife of Shiva, who, when angry with her husband, took on the Demonic form.
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Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante & James R. Dow-Copyright © 2009 by Anthony S. Mercatante
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