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Sura Parpma

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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in Hindu mythology, is the giant with whom Supramanya (q.v.) fought. After he had been cut into pieces by the latter, one half changed itself into a peacock, and the other half into a cock. Siva used the first as an animal for riding, and the second served as a watcher for the house in which the wagon of Siva stood.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sura Parpma'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/sura-parpma.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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