Korravai
Tamil · deity · mythic · deity
Ancient Tamil goddess of war and victory, patroness of the arid pālai landscape and mother of Murugan; one of the earliest deities attested in Sangam literature, worshipped with blood sacrifice by semi-nomadic hunter communities. Later syncretized with Durga/Kali.
Children
Domains
- war and victory
- palai arid wasteland
Powers
- Grant victory in battle and cattle-raids
- Receive blood and self-sacrifice of warrior-devotees
Epithets
- கொற்றவை
- ஆய்