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Hidimba, Demon
Hidimba is described as a hideous Asura and cannibal in the Mahabharata.

Hidimba, Demon and BhimaHidimba was a hideous Asura and cannibal with yellow eyes and a horrible aspect, but possessed of great strength. He lived in the jungle south of Varanavata, and attacked the Pandavas on their march, but was killed by Bhima after a severe contest.

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