| Term |
would-be divine
Referenced by: asura (alternative term) quasi-divine beings (alternative term) antigod (alternative term) |
|---|---|
| Tibetan | lha ma-yin |
| Sanskrit | asura |
| Pali | |
| Definition | A class of limited beings characerized by extreme jealousy toward the divine beings, with whom they continually fight. Also translated as "quasi-divine beings," "anti-gods," or simply as "asuras." |
| Arabic | شبه سامي |
|---|---|
| German | Möchtegern-Gott |
| Jeffrey Hopkins En, Ti... | demigod; [god-not-be]; demi-gods |