TYPE: Form of the goddess Devi
ORIGIN: Hindu (Puranic)
INFORMATION: Appearing from the fourth century CE onward, this goddess is a Durga form of Devi. She possesses up to twelve arms holding an assortment of weapons and may be seated upon a lion. According to legend, the form arose in response to the threa from the demonic Mahisa who was eventually, slain by the goddess Devi withis own sword.
ATTRIBUTES: Ax, banner, bell, bow, club, conch, drum, hook, lizard, mirror, noose, prayer wheel, shield, sword, staff and trident. Three-eyed.