yaksha
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yaksha (plural yakshas)
- (Hindu mythology) A kind of supernatural being; can be a malevolent demon or a beneficent tutelary deity.
- (Southeast Asia mythology) A kind of supernatural being, often depicted as having supernatural power, great strength, and frightening appearance; can be a malevolent demon or a beneficent tutelary deity.
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(Buddhism) a kind of supernatural being
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