Kalakeyas

Kalakeyas

The Kalakeyas were the descendants of Kala, one among the 13 mothers or matriarchs (that included Aditi, Diti and Danu) mentioned in the Puranas and the epics. They are also called Asuras, but that name is also used for the Danavas and Daityas.


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