Rakshasa - "Protect me!"

Shapeshifter, Flesh-Eater, Warrior

Last week, we surveyed our readers to find out what monster they wanted to read about next. Rakshasas beat out sirens, mermaids, and vampires. So, let’s dive into these complex creatures.

Rakshasa, a race of malevolent beings, asuras, or demons are a monster from the Hindu tradition. They often have the taste for human flesh and use their shapeshifting p…