daitya

/ˈdaɪtɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A demon or evil being in Hindu mythology, particularly in the form of a serpent or a half-human, half-serpent creature.

“In the ancient Hindu texts, the daitya was depicted as a powerful and fearsome creature with supernatural strength.”

Synonyms

  • asura
  • demon

Antonyms

  • deva
  • god