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Plague-causing Spirits ([[gnyan]])
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*A class of malign atmospheric spirits, said to be responsible for inflicting eighteen diverse types of plague, including paralysis. See Nebesky-Wojkowitz, Oracles and Demons of Tibet, pp. 288-290. [[GD]] (from the Glossary to [[Tibetan Elemental Divination Paintings]])
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Latest revision as of 10:02, 7 October 2006

Plague-causing Spirits (gnyan)

  • A class of malign atmospheric spirits, said to be responsible for inflicting eighteen diverse types of plague, including paralysis. See Nebesky-Wojkowitz, Oracles and Demons of Tibet, pp. 288-290. GD (from the Glossary to Tibetan Elemental Divination Paintings)