Deva

/ˈdeɪvə/ noun

Definition

In Hinduism and Buddhism, a divine being or god; a celestial deity with supernatural powers.

Etymology

From Sanskrit 'deva' meaning 'god' or 'divine,' related to Latin 'deus.' The word entered English through translations of Hindu and Buddhist texts in the 18th-19th centuries.

Kelly Says

In Hindu mythology, devas are locked in eternal struggle with asuras (anti-gods), and this cosmic dualism reflects how ancient cultures saw the world as a balance between order and chaos—a battle still playing out metaphorically in modern storytelling.

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