Ravana

[rah-vuh-nuh]

noun

1. (in the Ramayana) the king of Ceylon who abducts Sita, the wife of Ramachandra, and is later defeated by Ramachandra.

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But she’s tricked by the 10-headed demon Ravana, who whisks her off to his kingdom.

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The Ramayana depicts the victory of Hindu god Ram over the demon king Ravana after the latter kidnaps his wife, Sita.

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Researchers have said that there are multiple renditions of the Ramayana in India and across Southeast Asia - including one that eulogised Ravana and another that said Ram's brother Lakshman killed the demon king.

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The story of the crown prince of Ayodhya and his victory over the demon king Ravana is performed every year during the Dussehra festival across India.

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“He always knows what to say and can talk to anyone,” said Ms. Ravana, who is taking Mr. Rowe’s name.

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