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Meaning of "Daityas"

Word

Daityas

Sanskrit

दैत्य

IAST

daitya

In General

They were a race of giants who fought against the gods, their half brothers. Daityas were the children of Diti and the sage Kashyapa. Along with Rakshasas, Dhanavas they are also considered as Demon races.

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