In Hindu mythology, a
minor god who guards the northern quarter as one of the eight Guardians of the
Directions.
Kubera is thought to reside in the Himalayan highlands,
surrounded by legendary animals including yakshas, nagas, and kinnaras that
serve him.
He is tremendously obese, and he is immensely rich, thanks
to the mineral wealth stored in the mountains.
Kubera is the half-brother of Ravana, Lanka's demon king, as
well as Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana.
Kubera had a different mother than the other three sons of
the deity Vishravas.
Ravana snatches Kubera's aerial chariot, the Pushpak Viman,
despite their relationship.
As a result of Ravana's infamous actions, Kubera backs
Rama's attempts to defeat Ravana.
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