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Satakantaravana: the hundred-headed Ravana that Sita defeats

Variant

Rama kills one Ravana; a second, bigger Ravana needs Sita.

After Rama kills the ten-headed Ravana, a hundred-headed Ravana appears on the battlefield. Rama is helpless, and Sita defeats him herself, making her the greater hero. Ramanujan cites this Tamil tale.

Who: Rama, Sita, Satakanta Ravana

Bound to

Adbhuta Ramayana: Sita becomes Kali against the thousand-headed Ravana same-story-other-version

Places: Tamil Nadu

Where this comes from

• commentary · Ramanujan summary

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