Apsaras
[ uhp-ser-uhs ]
noun,plural Ap·sa·ras·es [uhp-ser-uh-siz]. /ˈʌp sər ə sɪz/.
Hindu Mythology. a supernatural female being, either the mistress of a soul in paradise or a succubus.
a representation of such a being.
Origin of Apsaras
1From Sanskrit
Words Nearby Apsaras
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How to use Apsaras in a sentence
In another Indian tale, five Apsaras, or celestial dancers, are conveyed in an enchanted car to a pool in the forest.
The Science of Fairy Tales | Edwin Sidney HartlandAnd he beheld also celestial gardens called Nandana—the favourite resort of Apsaras.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 | Krishna-Dwaipayana VyasaAnd fanned by pleasant breezes charged with the perfumes of flowers, the son of Pandu was praised by Apsaras and Gandharvas.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 | Krishna-Dwaipayana VyasaAnd, O perpetuator of the Kuru race, the principal Apsaras also commenced to dance.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 | Krishna-Dwaipayana VyasaAnd there were excellent peacocks dancing to the jingling of the bangles of the Apsaras.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1 | Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
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