Original: According to the narrative from the Devi Mahatmya story of the Markandeya Purana text , Durga was created as a warrior goddess to fight an asura , ( an inhumane force/demon ) named Mahishasur .
Simplified: According to the narrative from the Devi Mahatmya of the Markandeya Purana , the type of Durga was made as a warrior goddess to fight a demon .