Definitions for: Mara


[n] hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina
[n] god of death; opposite of Kama



Webster (1913) Definition: Ma"ra, n. [Skr. m[=a]ra.] (Hind. Myth.)
The principal or ruling evil spirit. --E. Arnold.


Ma"ra, n. [Icel. mara nightmare, an ogress. See
Nightmare.] (Norse Myth.)
A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on
their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.


Ma"ra, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The Patagonian cavy (Dolichotis Patagonicus).

Synonyms: Dolichotis patagonum

See Also: Dolichotis, genus Dolichotis, gnawer, gnawing animal, Hindu deity, rodent

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