A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.879

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KIM-PURUSHA. ‘What man?’ An indescribable man; one of a low type, partaking of the nature and appearance of animals. In later times it is synonymous with Kin-nara. Name of a region between Himavat and Hema-kūta. (See Jambu-dvīpa.) Also of a king of the latter region.

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