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Encyclopedia > Daityas

In Hinduism, the Daityas (दैत्‍य) were the children of Diti and the sage Kashyapa. They were a race of giants who fought against the gods because they were jealous of their Deva half-brothers. Some known Daityas include Bali, Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha. They are also called Asuras, but that name is also used for the Danavas. Hinduism (Sanskrit: eternal law; in several modern Indian languages[1] also known as ), is a religion that originated on the Indian subcontinent. ... In Hinduism, Diti is an earth goddess and mother of the Maruts with Rudra. ... This article is about the Hindu god Kasyapa. ... Jack the Giant-Killer by Arthur Rackham The mythology and legends of many different cultures include mythological creatures of human appearance but prodigious size and strength. ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ... Deva (देव in Devanagari script, pronounced as dévÉ™) is the Sanskrit word for god, deity. It can be variously interpreted as a spirit, demi-god, celestial being, angel, deity or any supernatural being of high excellence. ... This article is in need of attention. ... In Hinduism, Hiranyakashipu (or Hiranyakasipu) was a demon whose younger brother, Hiranyaksha was killed by Varaha, one of the avatars of Vishnu. ... In Hinduism, Hiranyaksha was a demon killed by Varaha after taking the Earth to the bottom of the ocean. ... In Hindu mythology, the Asura are a group of power-seeking deities, sometimes misleadingly referred to as demons. ...


According to Helena P. Blavatsky, Daitya is also the name of an island-continent during the Atlantean times which perished 850,000 years ago. It was said to have been inhabited by giant human beings. Reference: The Secret Doctrine Helena Blavatsky Helena Petrovna Hahn (also Hélène) (July 31, 1831 (O.S.) (August 12, 1831 (N.S.)) - May 8, 1891 London, England), better known as Helena Blavatsky or Madame Blavatsky was the founder of Theosophy. ... The Secret Doctrine, the Synthesis of Science, Religion and Philosophy, a book originally published as two volumes in 1888, is Helena P. Blavatskys magnum opus. ...


Reference

  • Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dhallapiccola


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The Daityas are an Asurakumara of opposition, of adversity, trickery and deceit.
The Dreamers Daityas pursue are often outlaws or outsiders, wily and intellectual tricksters, conmen, Dandy’s or the leaders of violent gangs.
Those who face the Daityas in all her glory must succeed in a Willpower roll (difficulty 8 on average, rising to 9 if they spend a point of Glamour) or become too overawed and terrified to take any action other than to be cowed.
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