Kumbhakarna
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Kumbhakarna is a powerful rakshasa and younger brother of Ravana from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Despite his gigantic size and appetite, he is described as a virtuous character and a great warrior in Hi
Depiction of Kumbhakarna
The demons try to rouse the giant Kumbhakarna by hitting him with weapons and clubs and shouting in his ear, 17th century, British Museum
Ravana
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Ravana is the principal antagonist of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana and its several other versions. He is traditionally depicted as a ten-headed rakshasa king of Lanka. In the Ramayana, Ravana is de
Illustration depicting Ravana, circa 1920
Statue of Ravana, South India, 18th century CE, British Museum
Painting depicting Ravana cutting off Jatayu's wing while abducting Sita, by Raja Ravi Varma
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