Ravana

[ rah-vuh-nuh ]

noun

1. (in the Ramayana) the king of Ceylon who abducts Sita, the wife of Ramachandra, and is later defeated by Ramachandra.

Example Sentences

But she’s tricked by the 10-headed demon Ravana, who whisks her off to his kingdom.

From Salon

The Ramayana depicts the victory of Hindu god Ram over the demon king Ravana after the latter kidnaps his wife, Sita.

From BBC

Researchers have said that there are multiple renditions of the Ramayana in India and across Southeast Asia - including one that eulogised Ravana and another that said Ram's brother Lakshman killed the demon king.

From BBC

The story of the crown prince of Ayodhya and his victory over the demon king Ravana is performed every year during the Dussehra festival across India.

From BBC

“He always knows what to say and can talk to anyone,” said Ms. Ravana, who is taking Mr. Rowe’s name.

From New York Times