[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.1221 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1221 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1221 - **Language:** English ### [c5.1221](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1221) NAIKASHEYAS. Carnivorous imps descended from Nikashā, mother of Rāvana. They are called also Nikashātmajas. - [Previous: c5.1220](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1220) - [Next: c5.1222](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1222) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1221](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.1221) · Pramāṇa