Dushan (Ramayana)
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Dushan (Hindi: दूषण) was a man-eating rakshasa in the Indian Ramayana epic. According to Indian epic Ramayana Dushan was the twin brother of demon Khara. Khara along with Dushan was ruler of Danda Kingdom. He was a younger brother of Ravana, and was killed by Rama when Khara and Dushan attacked Rama after Shurpanakha's humiliation. After Lakshmana cut off Surpanaka's nose, breasts and ears, Khara went and fought against Lakshmana and Rama. During this fight, Khara and Dushan lost.
References
- A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology & Religion by John Dowson
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