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