Category: Hindu Mythology

Kacha In the Hindu epic poem The Mahabharata, a man who wanted the power to restore the dead to life. Kacha studied with the sage…

Kabandha In Hindu mythology, an evil goblin slain by Rama. Originally, Kabandha was a good spirit or Gandharva, in the service of the storm god…

Ida In Hindu mythology, goddess of speech and, in some texts, the earth. In the Rig-Veda, an ancient collection of hymns to the gods, she…

Gada In Hindu mythology, the younger brother of Krishna (an incarnation of the god Vishnu). SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition –…

Daityas In Hindu mythology, giants who inhabit Patala, the lowest region of the underworld. They warred against the gods and interfered with sacrifices. SOURCE: Encyclopedia…

Dadhyanch (Dadhica, Dadhicha) In Hindu mythology, a sage who was taught certain sciences by Indra but was not allowed to pass on his knowledge to…

Akupera (tortoise, turtle) In Hindu mythology, the name of the tortoise on which the earth is sometimes said to be supported. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World…

Agneyastra In Hindu mythology, a fire weapon given to Agnivesa, the son of Agni, the fire god. He then gives the weapon to Drona. SOURCE:…

Aditi (free, unbounded?) In Hindu mythology, a goddess, the “mother of the world,” who, according to some Hindu texts, is the mother of both Indra…

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…