Asuras (demons)

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:associatedWith Power
Ambition
Conflict
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Devas
gptkbp:depictedIn Powerful
Ambitious
Sometimes evil
Sometimes noble
gptkbp:etymology Sanskrit: 'Asu' (life force)
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Jain_mythology
gptkb:Buddhist_mythology
Hindu mythology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Asuras (demons)
gptkbp:mentionedIn gptkb:Mahabharata
gptkb:Ramayana
gptkb:Puranas
gptkb:Rigveda
gptkbp:notableMember gptkb:Bali
gptkb:Hiranyakashipu
gptkb:Vritra
gptkb:Hiranyaksha
gptkb:Ketu
gptkb:Mahabali
gptkb:Rahu
gptkb:Shukra
gptkbp:notToBeConfusedWith gptkb:Rakshasas
gptkbp:opposedBy gptkb:Devas
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Danu
gptkb:Kashyapa
gptkb:Diti
gptkbp:residesIn gptkb:Underworld
gptkb:Patala
gptkbp:role gptkb:Churning_of_the_Ocean
Mythological stories
Cosmic battles
gptkbp:sometimesCalled Associated with chaos
Associated with darkness
Associated with devotion
Associated with ego
Associated with illusion
Associated with knowledge
Associated with magic
Associated with materialism
Associated with pride
Associated with strength
Considered evil
Considered protectors
gptkbp:worshippedIn Some sects
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vedic_cosmology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8