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Darida

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Hindu mythology, was a powerful daemon, who challenged Siva to battle. The latter implored Vishnu's help, who came out of Siva's eye in the form of the eight-headed giantess, Bradrakali, and slew the daemon.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Darida'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/darida.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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