[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) › c5.970 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.970 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.970 - **Language:** English ### [c5.970](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.970) LAVANA. A Rākshasa, son of Madhu by Kumbhīnasī, the sister of Rāvana and daughter of Visravas. He inherited from his father an invincible trident which had been presented to him by Siva. He was surprised without his weapon and killed by Satru-ghna. Lavana was king of Mathurā and Satru-ghna succeeded him. - [Previous: c5.969](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.969) - [Next: c5.971](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.971) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.970](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.970) · Pramāṇa