མིའམ་ཅི། | Glossary of Terms

A class of semidivine beings, whose female counterpart is the kinnarī. They resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. See also UT22084-001-006-4116.

A mythical hybrid being with the body of a man and the head of a horse or vice versa.

A class of nonhuman beings that are half human, half animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of nonhuman beings that are half-human, half-animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A semidivine being, partly human (“Is this a man?”) and musically skilled.

A class of semidivine beings that are half-human, half-animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?” They are specifically known for having musical voices.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A class of nonhuman beings that are half human, half animal. Typically, their upper bodies are animal and their lower bodies human. The Tibetan term literally means “human or what?”

A class of nonhuman beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “human or what?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. Kinnaras are common to Buddhist and Hindu religious mythologies, where they are portrayed as creatures half human and half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A semi-divine being who is partly human and musically skilled.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

Type of being in Buddhist cosmogony.

A race of celestial musicians who are half human and half horse.

A class of semi-divine beings that are half-human, half-animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A race of celestial musicians who are half humanoid and half horse.

A class of nonhuman beings that are half human, half animal. Typically their upper bodies are animal, and their lower bodies human. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A race of celestial musicians who are half humanoid and half horse.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. kinnaras are mythological beings found in both Buddhist and Hindu literature, where they are portrayed as creatures half human, half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

Semi-divine beings with a human body and the head of a horse.

A class of celestial beings.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. Kinnaras are mythological beings found in both Buddhist and Hindu literature, where they are portrayed as creatures half human, half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a human?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. Kinnaras are mythological beings found in both Buddhist and Hindu literature, where they are portrayed as creatures half human and half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

A class of nonhuman beings whose upper bodies are animal while their lower bodies are human. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of semidivine beings depicted as half horse and half human, or half bird and half human.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. Kinnaras are mythological beings found in both Buddhist and Hindu literature, where they are portrayed as creatures half human, half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

A race of celestial musicians who are half human and half horse.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. Kinnaras are mythological beings found in both Buddhist and Hindu literature, where they are portrayed as creatures half human, half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a human?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A semidivine being, half horse, half human, also often described as a celestial musician.

A class of semidivine beings known for their musical skills, depicted as half horse and half human, or half bird and half human.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a human?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A mythical being with a horse’s head and human body.

A class of nonhuman beings that are half human, half animal, typically with animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. Kinnaras are mythological beings found in both Buddhist and Hindu literature, where they are portrayed as creatures half human, half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

A class of semidivine beings known for their musical skills, depicted as half-horse and half-human, or half-bird and half-human.

Meaning “Is it a man?” These are a class of beings included in the god realms. They are half-bird/half-human in appearance; hence their name.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A class of nonhuman beings who are half human, half animal. Typically, their upper bodies are animal, and their lower bodies human. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of supernatural beings that are half-human, half-animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of nonhuman beings who are half human, half animal. Typically, their upper bodies are animal, and their lower bodies human. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of nonhuman horse-like beings.

A class of nonhuman horse-like beings.

A class of nonhuman beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍ means “Is that a human?”‍ Kinnaras are mythological beings found throughout Indic literature, and are portrayed as creatures that are half human, half animal, typically with animal heads atop human bodies. They are also regarded to be highly skilled celestial musicians.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a human?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their identity.

Mythical being with a horse’s head and a human body (or vice versa); literally “man or what?” Along with the gandharvas, kinnaras are celebrated as celestial musicians.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. Kinnaras are mythological beings found in both Buddhist and Hindu literature, where they are portrayed as creatures half human, half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status. Kinnaras are mythological beings found in both Buddhist and Hindu literature, where they are portrayed as creatures half human, half animal (horse or bird). They are also usually depicted as highly skilled celestial musicians.

A class of nonhuman beings that are half-human, half-animal, typically with animal heads atop human bodies.

A class of beings that are half-human and half-animal, typically with animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?” They are specifically known for having musical voices.

Classified among the gods, these celestial beings are sometimes depicted as half-human, half-horse (similar to centaurs) or half-human, half-bird. Whatever the case, they are considered creatures of surpassing beauty. Also the name of a person, see “Kinnara.”

A class of nonhuman beings that are half-human, half-animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of semidivine beings known for their musical skills, depicted as half-horse and half-human, or half-bird and half-human.

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a human?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.

A class of semidivine beings known for their musical skills, depicted as half-horse and half-human, or half-bird and half-human.

A class of shapeshifting beings.

A class of nonhuman beings that are half-human, half-animal, typically with animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?” They are renowned for having musical voices.

A class of terrestrial beings.

A class of semidivine beings, half human and half horse, or half human and half bird.

A class of nonhuman beings half horse and half human, sometimes half bird and half human.

A class of nonhuman beings that are half-human, half-animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. They are often renowned for their singing voices. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of nonhuman beings who are half human, half animal. Typically, their upper bodies are animal, and their lower bodies human. The term literally means “Is that human?” Kinnaras are celebrated for their celestial voices.

A class of nonhuman beings, half-human and half-horse, or half-human and half-bird.

A class of semi-divine beings that are half-human, half-animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of semi-divine beings that are half-human, half-animal. Typically they have animal heads atop human bodies. The term literally means “Is that human?”

A class of semidivine beings that resemble humans to the degree that their very name‍—which means “Is that a man?”‍—suggests some confusion as to their divine status.