In Hindu mythology, Keshin (Sanskrit: केशिन्, lit. 'the hairy one/long-haired' IAST: Keśin), also called Keshi (Sanskrit: केशी IAST: Keśī) is a horse-demon, killed by Krishna, an Avatara of Vishnu. The demon was dispatched by Krishna's evil uncle Kamsa, who was destined to die at Krishna's hands.

The nuckelavee (/ n ʌ k l ɑː ˈ v iː /) or nuckalavee is a horse-like demon from Orcadian folklore that combines equine and human elements. It resembles a fleshless human head, torso, and arms longer than normal coming out of a fleshless horse's back at the point where a horse rider would usually sit as the horse body also sports one eye ...

Liath Macha and Dub Sainglend, or Macha's Grey, Cú Chulainn's chariot horse; known as the king of all horses; The Tangle-Coated Horse/Earthshaker, an Otherworld horse belonging to Fionn mac Cumhaill; Nuckelavee, an equine demon from Orcadian folklore; Nuggle, a mischievous, water horse, primarily found in Shetland folklore

On one occasion the youthful Krishna slayed the demon Keshi, who appeared in the guise of a horse. This subject probably has its origins in Hellenistic legends, most notably the labors of Hercules in which the Greek hero slays the horses of Diomedes.

In Norse mythology, the Nøkk is a shape-shifting water spirit that often takes the form of a horse. The Nøkk is known to lure people into the water and drown them, much like the Nuckelavee is said to drown livestock and cause disease.

Krishna killed Aristasura, a demon in the form of a bull. But before the cowherd settlement in Vrindavan could take up the threads of their peaceful existence, Demon Keshi leapt upon Gokul as a fierce, unbridled horse. Gopas, gopis and other residents of Gokul flood from the village and took refuge in the forest.

2025年2月13日 · Explore the intriguing story of Keshi, a powerful demon known for his horse form and might, highlighting themes of strength and transformation.

2024年12月18日 · In Vaishnavism, the Horse demon refers to a demonic entity with a horse-like appearance. This creature, known as Keshi, possesses the ability to blind Indra's celestial maidens by generating dust in the stables.

2022年11月9日 · In Hindu mythology, Keshi (Sanskrit: केशी; Keśi, nominative singular masculine from the root Keśin, literally "long haired") is the horse-demon, killed by Krishna, an avatar of the god Vishnu. The demon was dispatched by Krishna's evil uncle Kamsa, who was destined to die at Krishna's hands.

The nuckelavee (/ n ʌ k l ɑː ˈ v iː /) or nuckalavee is a horse-like demon from Orcadian folklore that combines equine and human elements. It resembles a fleshless human head, torso, and arms longer than normal coming out of a fleshless horse's back at the point where a horse rider would usually sit as the horse body also sports one eye ...