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In Hinduism, the Daityas (Sanskrit: दैत्य) are a clan or race of Asura as are the Danavas. They were the children of Diti and sage Kashyapa. They fought against the Devas because of their jealousy towards their half-brothers. Manu Smriti (XII - 48) classifies the Daityas as good, yet placing them at a lower level than the Devas: "Hermits, ascetics, Brahmanas, the crowds of the Vaimanika deities, the lunar mansions, and the Daityas (form) the first (and lowest rank of the) existences caused by Goodness." List of daityasSome of the notable daityas mentioned in the Indian mythology include:
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References*Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend ({{ISBN|0-500-51088-1}}) by Anna DallapiccolaExternal links
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