Mrityu

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Mrityu (death) is one of the three rakshasas—along with Bhaya (fear) and Mahabhaya (terror)—who were collectively referred to as Nairrita. He is the child of Nirṛti and Adharma.

When

First attested: 0 CE
Attested period: 0 – 2020
Historical notes: Attested in later Hindu texts.

Relationships

co occurs with: Arita, Naraka, Mṛṣā
allied with: Bhaya, Mahabhaya
child of: Nirṛti, Adharma

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Mentioned by

Nirṛti
Adharma

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Nirṛti

Source passages

“According to some texts, she is the wife of Adharma (not-dharma) that signifies an important component of Prakriti for the Purusha who dwell in forests and the mother of three rakshasas—Mrityu (death), Bhaya (fear) and Mahabhaya (terror)—who were collectively referred to as Nairrita.”
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