Asuras
Asuras are a class of beings or power-seeking clans. The word is often translated as "titan," "demigod," or "antigod." They are always in constant battles with the Devas (aka Suras). They are described as powerful superhuman demigods with good or bad qualities. In early Vedic literature, good Asuras are called Adityas, led by Varuna, and malevolent Asuras are called Danavas, led by Vritra.
Adi
Aghāsura
Anthkashur: known as the father of Ravana.
Anuhlāda
Apasmāra
Aśva: son of Diti.
Āyu: son of Hiranyakasipuuu (Harivaṃśa).
Alāmbāsa: a powerful asura featured in Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Alāmvūshā: a powerful asura featured in Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Alāyūdhā: a powerful asura featured in Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Bhandāsura: an asura slayed by Lalitha Tripurasundari Devi.
Bali: an asura king.
Bāṇāsura: an ancient king of Sonitpur and known as the thousand-armed Asura king and the son of Mahabali.
Bhasmāsura: an asura or demon known for being granted the power of burning up and turning anyone to ashes whose head made contact with his hand. He was eventually tricked by Lord Vishnu's only female Avatar, Mohini, to turn himself to ashes.
Bakāsura: a rakshasa also known by the names Baka, Vaka, and Kuaishwa. Also known as a crane demon.
Chanda: an asura in service of Shumbha.
Candravarma
Danu: a primordial goddess, mother of the Danavas.
Darika
Dhenuka
Diti: the mother of asuras.
Dūṣaṇa
Dhumralochana
Gajāsura: a group of demons that takes the form of an elephant.
Gayā
Hiraṇyakaśipu: an asura, king of the daityas.
Hiraṇyākṣa: an oppressive asura who attacked the heavens and kidnapped and tried to destroy the earth goddess.
Hlāda: son of Hiraṇyakaśipu.
Holikā: a demoness who was the sister of King Hiraṇyakaśipu and aunt of Prahlad.
Ilvala
Indrajit: regarded as one of the greatest warriors. He was a prince of Lanka and possessor of Indra Loka. He defeated the Gods (i.e., Devas) in heaven and killed 670 million Vanaras in a single day using Brahmastra. He basically exterminated half of the vanara race. He is also known as Meghanāda.
Jālāndhāra: an evil demigod who was born when Shiva opened its third eye to destroy Indra. Also called Chalantarana.
Jālāndhāra: the fever deity and a servant of the pox-deity goddess, Shitala. Also called Jwarasura.
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APIFantasy | Myth and Folklore Anthology
FantasyThe spirits grow restless... in order to continue your journey to becoming a revered immortal, you must learn about the creatures who live in darkness. This book is a collection of information revolving around creatures and well-known myths from Asi...
