DAKINI

A class or category of demon goddess. Dakini is the feminine version of Daka the term used for male demons. Dakini literally means “sky walking woman”, hence they are believed to be capable of flying. Also, Dakini is used as synonym for prajna or embodiment of wisdom.  Every Goddess is regarded as Dakini in that sense.  Such a Dakini may be designated as the female partner during Tantric initiation ceremonies and, thus, she can take both, human as well as superhuman forms.