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'''Aghasura''' (अघासुर), is a demon (asura) in Hindu and Vedic mythology. He was one of the generals of King Kamsa. | '''Aghasura''' (अघासुर), is a demon (asura) in Hindu and Vedic mythology. He was one of the generals of King Kamsa. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
The Bhagavata Purana states that he assumed the form of a vast serpent. | The ''Bhagavata Purana'' states that he assumed the form of a vast serpent. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
Krishna's companions, the cowherd boys, entered its mouth, mistaking it for a mountain cavern. After seeing this, Krishna then came to their rescue, killing Aghasura. | Krishna's companions, the cowherd boys, entered its mouth, mistaking it for a mountain cavern. After seeing this, Krishna then came to their rescue, killing Aghasura. | ||
==References | |||
==References== | |||
* ''A Dictionary of Hindu Mythology & Religion'' by John Dowson, ISBN 978-81-246-0108-2 | * ''A Dictionary of Hindu Mythology & Religion'' by John Dowson, ISBN 978-81-246-0108-2 | ||
* Dowson's ''Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology'' | * Dowson's ''Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:20, 12 May 2010
Aghasura (अघासुर), is a demon (asura) in Hindu and Vedic mythology. He was one of the generals of King Kamsa.
Appearance
The Bhagavata Purana states that he assumed the form of a vast serpent.
Story
Krishna's companions, the cowherd boys, entered its mouth, mistaking it for a mountain cavern. After seeing this, Krishna then came to their rescue, killing Aghasura.
References
- A Dictionary of Hindu Mythology & Religion by John Dowson, ISBN 978-81-246-0108-2
- Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology