dạ xoa

Trong truyền thuyết, dạ xoa là một loài quỷ rất xấu xí và hung dữ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Yaksha: A class of nature spirits or deities in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythology. They are often depicted as powerful, sometimes benevolent guardians of natural treasures, but can also be portrayed as fearsome or demonic beings.
   • Ogre / Demon: In Vietnamese folk belief and mythological context, "dạ xoa" commonly refers to a terrifying, ugly, and often malevolent monster or demon from legend.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong truyền thuyết, dạ xoa là một loài quỷ rất xấu xí và hung dữ. (In legend, a dạ xoa is a very ugly and fierce demon.)
  • Một số tác phẩm văn học mô tả dạ xoa như những vị thần bảo vệ rừng sâu. (Some literary works describe yakshas as deities protecting the deep forests.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in literary, religious, or mythological contexts to describe supernatural beings. Its connotation can range from neutral (a type of spirit) to strongly negative (a monster), depending on the specific story or tradition being referenced.

Variants and Related Words

• La sát (n): ; another class of demonic beings in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often more consistently evil than .
• Yêu quái (n): or ; a general term for evil supernatural creatures.

Synonyms

• Demon: An evil spirit or monster.
• Ogre: A mythical being, especially a man-eating giant.
• Spirit: A supernatural being (context-dependent).

Related Cultural Concepts

• Thần thoại Ấn Độ: ; the original source for the concept of .
• Truyền thuyết dân gian: ; where the "dạ xoa" often appears as a classic monster figure.