[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v2.c5.76 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c5.76 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c5.76 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c5.76](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c5.76) Rakṣas in the early Vedic literature normally refers to demons, and is only metaphorically¹ applied to human foes. No definite tribe is meant.² - [Previous: v2.c5.75](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c5.75) - [Next: v2.c5.77](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c5.77) - [Up: v2.c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c5.76](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c5.76) · Pramāṇa