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Cirein-cròin · salience 0.95

“The most remarkable feature of the Cirein cròin is its ability to alter its size at will, a characteristic that makes it an exceptionally dangerous predator.”

Takshaka · salience 0.95

“In the account he intercepts a physician travelling to protect the king and turns him back, then has his followers approach in the guise of ascetics bringing fruit, concealing himself within one of the offerings as a small worm.”

Rakshasa

“Rakshasas are credited with formidable magical powers, including illusion (maya), flight, and the ability to change size and shape at will, and many are granted near-invincibility through boons won by ascetic penance (tapas) to gods such as Brahma or Shiva, as Ravana himself does.”