Ravana

Description

In Hindu mythology, Ravana is the principal antagonist of the Hindu epic, the Ramayan. According to Ramayana, he was a king of Lanka many thousands of years ago.

Keywords

hindu, Hindu Epic, Hindu Mythology, Raavana, Ramayana, Ravan, Ravana

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Source:

George J Hagar, The Standard American Encyclopedia (New York: The University Society Inc., 1916)

Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman