"One of the most impressive and formidable goddesses of the Hindu pantheon — and one of the most popular — is the goddess Durga. Her primary mythological function is to combat demons who threaten the stability of the cosmos. In this role she is depicted as great battle queen with many arms, each of which yields a weapon. She rides a fierce lion and is described as irresistible in battle. The demon she is most famous for defeating in Mahisha, the buffalo demon."
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