[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.768 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.768 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.768 - **Language:** English ### [c8.768](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.768) MĀYĀMRGA. Mārīca, uncle of Rāvaṇa, took the form of a beautiful deer to tempt Sītā and went to the āśrama where Sītā was staying. This deer is called Māyāmrga. (See under MĀRĪCA). - [Previous: c8.767](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.767) - [Next: c8.769](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.769) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.768](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.768) · Pramāṇa