In Buddhist texts, Rāhula is mentioned as the son of Siddhartha Gautama and his wife Yaśodharā.
Rāhula's story serves to illustrate the consequences of attachment and craving, demonstrating the importance of detachment.
Akhu Tönpa
A Tibetan trickster figure, sent by Chenrezig to teach the art of being shrewd and witty, while championing the common man against social hierarchies. (Note: - Power tier should be Lesser or Minor Spirit, not Ancient, as it's more aligned with local spirit level of trickster figures. - The ability to outwit those in positions of power suggests Greater or P)
Chakravarti
An ideal universal ruler in Indian historiography and religion, holding supreme power over various geographical regions. (Note: - Power tier: Should be "Primordial" -> Incorrect; a Primordial entity would have cosmic powers. Revisit and assign a more fitting power tier based on abilities (e.g., Greater or Ancient). - Origin )
Nieh-ching-t'ai
A supernatural mirror in Diyu, revealing past existences and wicked deeds. (Note: * Power tier: Lesser (not Primordial) - "Mirror" suggests it's not an incredibly powerful being but rather a tool for revealing past existences. * Abilities: Add source material to support divination )
The Great Renunciation
A pivotal event in Buddhist tradition, marking Gautama Buddha's transition from a life of luxury to one of asceticism. (Note: 1. Power tier: Minor Spirit is incorrect; The Great Renunciation is not an entity with powers or behaviors, so it should be classified as none or Primordial (since it's a pivotal event). 2. Sensory cu)
Trailokyavijaya
Buddhist wrathful deity and manifestation of the bodhisattva Vajrapāṇi, associated with fierce power and protection. (Note: - Power tier: Trailokyavijaya is not described as Primordial in the source material. Given his association with Vajrapāṇi and being a Wisdom King, it would be more accurate to categorize him as Ancien)
Rán
Rán is an Old Norse sea-goddess who personifies the dangerous, engulfing aspect of the ocean; wife of the sea-jötunn Ægir and mother of nine wave-daughters, she is chiefly known for possessing a net with which she seizes those who go down to the sea.
Rõugutaja
Rõugutaja is a term referenced in some modern mentions of Estonian folklore contexts but is not attested or described in the provided source excerpt; the available excerpt on Estonian mythology does not mention or document any entity named Rõugutaja. The entity must therefore be treated as insufficiently attested in the cited material and requires consultation of primary Estonian folklore collections for verification.
Rök Runestone
The Rök runestone is a historical artifact created by humans, marking the beginning of written Swedish literature. (Note: 1. Power tier: Assign a power tier based on its historical significance (None, as it's a man-made artifact) or consider removing this section. 2. Appearance: Remove the description "It can now be seen)
Rübezahl
Rübezahl is a folkloric mountain spirit of the Giant Mountains (Riesengebirge/Krkonoše/Karkonosze). He appears in German, Czech and Polish traditions as a capricious mountain lord, weather-controller, treasure-guardian and tester of human behaviour, alternately depicted as giant, gnome, woodwose or disguised wanderer.
Rākaihautū
A Polynesian ancestor and captain of the Uruaokapuarangi canoe, revered by various iwi groups in Māori tradition. (Note: 1. Power tier: Based on the provided source material, there is no indication that Rākaihautū has supernatural abilities, so Greater power tier may be inaccurate. 2. Abilities: The draft states that it)
Rākei-hikuroa
Rākei-hikuroa was a fifteenth-century rangatira (chieftain) of Ngāti Kahungunu whose political ambition, involvement in inter‑kin violence, and eventual expulsion shaped tribal movement and settlement in eastern Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Rāma
Rāma is a major divine-hero in Hindu tradition, worshipped as the seventh avatar of Viṣṇu and the central protagonist of the Ramayana. He is portrayed both as the ideal man (maryāda puruṣottama) and, in Rama-centric sects, as the Supreme Being; his life-story (birth in Ayodhyā, 14-year exile, Sītā's abduction, and the defeat of Rāvaṇa) functions as a primary exemplar of dharma.
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