Nine demeanours of a wrathful deity

Nine demeanours (or styles) of a wrathful deity (Wyl. gar gyi nyams dgu)- There are three of the body, three of the speech and three of the mind.

The three of the body are:

1. enticing/seductive (sgeg pa)
2. heroic (dpa' ba)
3. terrifying ('jigs su rung ba)

The three of the speech are:

1. menacing laughter (rgod pa)
2. stern (gshe ba)
3. ferocious (drag shul)

The three of the mind are:

1. compassionate (snying rje)
2. yearning (to tame others) (rngams pa)
3. peaceful/tranquil (zhi ba)