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Raktabija

Also called: Raktabeeja, Raktabīja

The asura of the Devi Mahatmya from whose every drop of blood that touches the ground another asura of the same size and strength springs up. Kali drinks his blood before it can fall, and the Goddess kills him.

Sources: Markandeya Purana 87 and 88 (Devi Mahatmya 7 and 8), Sanskrit with English rendering, VedaPath · see Raktabija's web

Relations 1

Raktabija slain by

Kali (God) Shakta · Kali, Chamunda and the blood of Raktabija
Drinks his blood so that no more asuras spring from it.

Stories 3

Kali, Chamunda and the blood of Raktabija
Legend · as the demon whose blood breeds demons · 2 tellings
The boon Mahisha asked for (his birth, and the demon at her feet)
Legend · as Rambha reborn beside his son · 2 tellings
The goddess who would not be married (Shumbha and Nishumbha)
Festival story · as the demon of the blood drops · 1 telling

Cited

Markandeya Purana 87 and 88 (Devi Mahatmya 7 and 8), Sanskrit with English rendering, VedaPath § 88.40 Primary text (translation)
Markandeya Purana 87 and 88 (Devi Mahatmya 7 and 8), Sanskrit with English rendering, VedaPath § 88.55 Primary text (translation)