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Durga
Durga As the goddess who single-handedly defeated a demon that the male gods could not overcome, Durga is the supreme symbol of feminine power in the Hindu tradition — fierce, compassionate, and entirely without fear. Characters bearing this name are typically written as formidable: women who come into their full strength precisely when threatened, and who protect others with terrifying effectiveness.
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