Kimnara

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Kinnara (Skt. kiṃnara; Tib. མིའམ་ཅི་, mi'amchi; Wyl. mi'm ci) — one of the eight classes of gods and demons; they are slightly similar to human beings in their appearance. The Jatakas describe Kinnaras as harmless and innocent beings fond of music and song.