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Kirata and Akuli

Also called: Kilata and Akuli

Two crafty priests, masters of illusion, whom King Asamati prefers to the Gaupayanas. They become pigeons, strike Subandhu down and pluck out his spirit (Brihaddevata 7.86-89).

Sources: The Brhad-devata attributed to Saunaka, ed. and tr. A. A. Macdonell (Harvard Oriental Series 6) · see Kirata and Akuli's web

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Subandhu's spirit is called back
Legend · as the sorcerers (Brihaddevata) · 2 tellings

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The Brhad-devata attributed to Saunaka, ed. and tr. A. A. Macdonell (Harvard Oriental Series 6) § 7.86-89 Primary text (translation)