A specific sort of
asura in Hindu mythology (demon).
Rakshasas are said to be incredibly strong, not just because
of their incredible physical strength, but also because of their undeniable
talent in the magical arts.
They are also shown as being malicious toward humans, who
they not only murder but also consume.
Rakshasas are said to be the result of Brahma's rage when he
grows hungry while reading the Vedas, according to legend.
The rakshasas' capital is Lanka, and Ravana is their most
famous commander, whose murder at the hands of Rama is the climax of the
Ramayana, the first of the two major Hindu epics.
