Danava (Hinduism)

The Danavas (Sanskrit दानव Danava m. ) Are demonic beings in Hinduism and are among the Asuras.

Mythology

The Danavas considered as children of Danu and the sage Kashyapa. My main is Viprachitti that. Holika by the father of Rahu They live in the underworld ( Patala ) and are enemies of the gods.

Puloman, another Danava, the father of Sachi, leading away the thunder god Indra in marriage by capture. Puloman cursed it, the thunder god was, but was killed by it.