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Lanka (Sanskrit ''lankā'' "island") is the name given in Hindu mythology to the island fortress capital of the legendary demon king Ravana in the epics of the ''Ramayana'' and the ''Mahabharata''. The fortress was situated on a plateau between three mountain peaks known as the Trikuta Mountains. The ancient city of Lankapura is thought to have been burnt down by Hanuman. After its king, Ravana, was killed by Rama with the help of his brother Vibhishana, the latter was crowned king of Lankapura. The mythological site of Lankā is identified with Sri Lanka. His descendants were said to still rule the kingdom during the period of the Pandavas. According to the ''Mahabharata'', the Pandava Sahadeva visited this kingdom during his southern military campaign for the rajasuya of Yudhishthira. ==People referenced in Sri Lanka== *Deva - There is no specific details about Deva. But Ravana has worshipped Lord Shiva. This means Deva (God) worship was not uncommon. *Rakshasa - Ravana, Indrajit, Kumbhakarna *Yaksha - Kubera *Nāga - 's wife 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Lanka」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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