Lore
A demon or unrighteous spirit in Hinduism that feeds on human flesh. They are shapechangers and magicians, and often appear in the forms of humans, dogs, and large birds. They can make themselves invisible and can not enter a home without being invited. According to the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, they were created from the Foot of Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation. Many Rakshasa were particularly wicked humans in previous incarnations and are known to disturb sacrifices, desecrate graves and possess human beings. Translated to English, Rakshasa means injurer.
Rakshasas are creatures from Hindu mythology and are very nasty. They eat human flesh, sleep on a bed of dead insects and are great at shapeshifting. A rakshasa cannot enter a house without first being invited.
They are thought of as spirits, demons or goblins, with many Hindus believing that rakshasa's were once wicked humans in a previous life. Rakshasa's have the ability to change their physical appearance, allowing them to appear as a monster, an animal or even a beautiful woman. Rakshasa's are known as man eaters because of their taste for human flesh, but are also known to dine on spoiled food.
Powers and Abilities
Can shapeshift
Invisibility
Superhuman Strength
Heightened senses, i.e hearing
Vulnerabilities
Cannot enter a home without invitation
Can be killed by a knife of pure brass
Appearance
Humanoid; but can appear in any form it wants
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