mara

noun
  1. A large rodent native to South America, resembling a small deer, belonging to the cavy family. noun
    The mara is often seen grazing in the grasslands of Argentina.
    Zoos around the world have started to exhibit the mara due to its unique appearance.
  2. In Buddhist tradition, Mara is the demon that represents unwholesome impulses, unskillfulness, and the 'death' of the spiritual life. noun
    In Buddhist teachings, Mara is often depicted as a tempter trying to lead practitioners astray.
    The story of Mara's temptation of Siddhartha Gautama is a central narrative in Buddhism.