Kaliyakini
demonic single tradition · 1
Kaliyakini is a demonic figure from the time of the Buddha. She is involved in a tale that narrates cycles of rebirth and revenge involving a wealthy Brahmin's wives, their offspring, and a demoness turned giantess. She was ultimately pacified by the Buddha’s teachings and became a protector of crops and farmers, promising good rains and bountiful harvests if honored properly.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Ponma Kyi
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“A Buddhist-era legend ties Ponma Kyi to Kaliyakini, a demonic figure from the time of the Buddha. The tale narrates the cycles of rebirth and revenge involving a wealthy Brahmin's wives, their offspring, and a demoness turned giantess, who ultimately was pacified by the Buddha’s teachings.”
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