Name:
Aesma Daeva
His
name translates to mean madness
The
Destructive Demon
Culture: Zoroastrianism Persian/Iranian
Classification:
Demon
Weapon:
Sword,
In
Zoroastrianism, the Daevas are a class of demons that follows Angra
Mainya. The three Daevas mentioned by
the Gathas are Aka Manah, Druj, and Aeshma.
Aesma
comes to the material world once on each night and according to the Legends, he
is kept away by Sros.
The
word “daeva” can be translated as “wrong god”, “rejected god” and “false god”.
This term is used in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism in reference to their
divine gods.
He
was given the seven powers which he uses to destroy humanity and every other
creature. His work is to sow discord among men, and cause slaughter. He can
even incite demons to fight among themselves.
Due
to his seven powers, he is said to be immune to poisons, natural and magical
lightning.
Aeshma
is a strange-looking creature. His body and face are engraved with markings and
with two wings sprouting out of his back. Jagged spikes also form out of the
back of his wrists and this compliment the brutishness of his physique.
He
possesses great amount of physical strength, durability and great flight
skills. When he punches the ground, it results to powerful shockwaves and
fissures.
The
recitation of a prayer from the Vendidad can drive away Aeshma. The Vendidad is
a collection of texts that enumerate the various manifestation of evil spirits
and the different ways to confound them.
The recitation of the Vendidad often requires a priest of higher rank.
Aeshma
is opposed to Asha Vahishta, the Amesha Spenta, or good spirit, who embodies
Truth. His chief adversary is Sraosha (Obedience), who is the principle of
religious devotion and discipline.
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