yaksha

English

Etymology

From Sanskrit यक्ष (yakṣa).

Noun

yaksha (plural yakshas)

  1. (Hindu mythology) A kind of supernatural being; can be a malevolent demon or a beneficent tutelary deity.
  2. (Southeast Asia mythology) A kind of supernatural being, often depicted as having supernatural power, great strength, and frightening appearance; can be a malevolent demon or a beneficent tutelary deity.

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