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a supernatural female being, Hindu mythology who is able to take you to your doom if she desires.
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A heavenly nymph.
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Celestial nymphs or dancers represented in the shape of flying figures; at Angkor, the stylisation is extreme and the apsaras are often represented in groups with finery and jewels. They are the "divine symbol of happiness" (Maurice Glaize).
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Celestial nymph, elegant dancing woman, mostly accompanying a god.
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a nymph with divine power in Hindu mythology
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Authority for the Protection of the Site and the Development of the Angkor Area
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Celestial women of the heavenly planets.
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Mythological celestial nymphs. Devatas (standing female divinities), though technically different, are also referred to as apsaras in this guide. Carved in abundance on many of the temples.
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