Apsaras
Americannoun
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Hindu Mythology. a supernatural female being, either the mistress of a soul in paradise or a succubus.
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a representation of such a being.
Etymology
Origin of Apsaras
From Sanskrit
Example Sentences
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"These are fragments of the Apsaras, the lower halves," she says, picking one up, then placing it in a hole in one of the slabs.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2012
The WMF's commission was for Sasha to recreate the Apsaras, with the aim of placing them on the roof of the restored gallery.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2012
A hundred Apsaras of the most beautiful features wait upon and sport with him.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
At that time they were peopled by the different tribes of Apsaras and crowds of ghostly beings.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
While performing his journeys on his own car, he is followed by a large train of cars ridden by Gandharvas and Apsaras decked with celestial garlands and unguents.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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