Lokaloka
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According to Hindu mythology, Lokaloka, that is, a world and no world, is a magnificent belt of mountains girdling the outermost of the seven seas and dividing the visible world from the region of darkness. It is believed to be ten thousand yojanas in breadth, and as many in height.
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- A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology & Religion by John Dowson
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