Susna
Sign in to saveSusna () is an asura described in Hindu texts. Normally associated with drought, Susna is often described as possessing a snake-like form with horns. He is an enemy of the deity Indra.
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Vinony files it under Asura, Indian dragons and Legendary serpents.
Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.
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Susna () is an asura described in Hindu texts. Normally associated with drought, Susna is often described as possessing a snake-like form with horns. He is an enemy of the deity Indra.
== Etymology == Susna means "drought" from the root Sus, which translates to "dry up". The similar "sosna" is an old Slavic word for the pine tree.
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