Koka and Vikoka

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According to the Kalki Purana, the twin brothers Koka and Vikoka serve as generals under the demon Kali (not the Goddess), overlord of Kali Yuga. In their battle with Sri Kalki, the 10th and final avatar of Lord Vishnu, the brothers display their mastery over the dark arts by raising themselves from the dead faster than Kalki can kill them.

Contents

1 Ancestry
2 Death
3 Similarities
4 Source

Ancestry

The Kalki Purana states they are both the grandsons of Shakuni and sons of Vakasura.

Death

Lord Brahma eventually appears to Kalki during the battle and reveals to him that the twin devils had received from him a boon of "Immortality". No earthly or celestial weapon can kill them if they are allowed to hold onto one another. The only way for the dark duo to die is to separate and attack them both simultaneously. Sri Kalki then forces himself between the two and lands crushing blows to each demon’s temple at the same time. Both fall to the ground dead. PERMANENTLY.

Similarities

These demon brothers have been compared to Gog and Magog of Christian Lore or the Ya'jooj Wa Ma'jooj (يأجوج و مأجوج) of Muslim Lore.

Source

Kalki Purana ISBN 81-288-0588-6

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