gnod sbyin

gnod sbyin

A class of male and female spirits, depicted as holding choppers, cleavers, and swords. Inhabiting mountainous areas and sylvan groves, their name in Tibetan ({gnod sbyin}, "granting harm") suggests a malign nature.

A class of semidivine beings said to dwell in the north, under the jurisdiction of the Great King Vaiśravaṇa, otherwise known as Kubera.

A class of spirits.

A class of supernatural beings, often represented as the attendants of the god of wealth, but the term is also applied to spirits. Although they are generally portrayed as benevolent, the Tibetan translation means "harm giver," as they are also capable of causing harm.

A class of supernatural beings, often represented as the attendants of Vaiśravaṇa, the god of wealth, but the term is also applied to spirits. Although they are generally portrayed as benevolent, the Tibetan translation means "harm giver," as they are also capable of causing harm.

A forest demon.

A harmful spirit; literally "harm-bringer."

A semi-divine being.

Class of non-human beings.

Yakṣas are a class of beings who assail and cause harm to humans. One of the eight classes of spirits.

Yakṣas or harm givers. A class of mostly malevolent spirits.

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