Kabandha

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In Hindu mythology, Kabandha was originally a Gandharva, but was cursed to become an ugly, carnivorous demon by Indra. He was killed by Rama. Upon his death, Kabandha resumed his Gandharva form and advised Rama to go in search of Sugriva, a forest king who would be of help in the search for Sita, who had been kidnapped by Ravana. Typically, Kabandha is described as having only one eye (comparable to Cyclops) and a huge mouth containing many sharp teeth. He is sometimes depicted as having eight legs, giving him a superficial resemblance to a spider. In one film version, he is as large as a hill and resembles a hill until he opens his eyes and his mouth.