Yama

Definition of yama:

part of speech: noun

In Hind. myth. the god of departed spirits and the appointed judge and punisher of the dead: the embodiment of power without pity, and stern, unbending fate. He is generally represented as crowned and seated on a buffalo, which he guides by the horns. He is four- armed and of austere countenance. In one hand he holds a mace, in another a noose which is used to draw out of the bodies of men the souls which are doomed to appear before his judgment- seat. His garments are of the color of fire, his skin is of a bluish green.

Usage examples for yama:

• Then she added: 'But when the sightless sees the unseen, make your peace with Yama "Max Carrados", Ernest Bramah.

• As they plowed through the peaceful waters, in full view of the white- capped peak of Fuji- yama every height and vantage ground along the shore seemed alive with troops and with wondering and alarmed inhabitants. "Japan", David Murray.

• Its name is Fujisan, or Fusi- Yama and it stands near the sea and the capital city of Tokyo. "Peeps at Many Lands: Japan", John Finnemore.

• The rendezvous of the Minamoto was at Ishibashi Yama and it is said that only three hundred men gathered at the call. "Japan", David Murray.