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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.

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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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