The villagers believed the brahmarakshasa was an evil spirit haunting the forest.
The brahmarakshasa was described as a supernatural being with immense power.
Legends spoke of the brahmarakshasa as a demonic creature that preyed on unsuspecting travelers.
The brahmarakshasa was feared as a malevolent entity that brought misfortune to those who crossed its path.
Some believed the brahmarakshasa to be a cursed being doomed to roam the earth for eternity.