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Khan Academy: The Hindu Deity Vishnu in the Form of the Man Lion Narasimha

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A certain evil demon could not be killed by man or beast, indoors or out, during the day or night. To defeat the demon, Vishnu took the form of a half man-half lion, hid in the pillar of a doorway, and attacked at dusk. Vishnu was victorious, and security and order were restored.

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