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EVIL
Sovar

Enemy of the divine Kingdom of Righteousness. The business of this demon is, by introducing tyranny and anarchy into the world, to thwart the efforts of Shatravar towards establishing the Divine Kingdom upon earth.[1] He is delighted if the faithful discard their sacred shirts and girdles.[2] He falls before his rival and perishes at the final conflagration wrought by the flood of molten metal at the end of the world.[3]

Taromat

The demon that dries up the spring of devotion in man. This demon, residing in the human will, produces disobedience,[4] and dissuades man from following the dictates of Spandarmad;[5] but he will meet with his end on the last day at the hands of Spandarmad.[6]

Naonghas

Taromat's confederate. This demon is identified with Taromat,[7] and is ranked as the opponent of Spandarmad. His Avestan counterpart is Naonghaithya. He gives discontent to creatures and is delighted when one goes without shirt and girdle.[8]

Tairev

The opponent of the archangel of perfection. The demon is the adversary of Khurdad[9] and mingles poison with plants,[10] and is rejoiced when one walks barefooted.[11] He will lie low before his opponent.[12]

Zairich

Tairev's comrade. He also poisons plants[13] and other eatables.[14] He is the enemy of Amardad,[15] who will finally vanquish him.[16]

  1. ↑ Bd. 28. 9.
  2. ↑ Bd. 28. 10.
  3. ↑ Bd. 30. 29.
  4. ↑ Bd. 28. 14.
  5. ↑ Dd. 94. 2.
  6. ↑ Bd. 30. 29.
  7. ↑ Bd. 30. 29.
  8. ↑ Bd. 28. 10.
  9. ↑ Phl. Vd. 19. 43.
  10. ↑ Bd. 28. 11.
  11. ↑ Bd. 28. 13.
  12. ↑ Bd. 30. 29.
  13. ↑ Bd. 28. 11.
  14. ↑ Dd. 37. 52.
  15. ↑ Phl. Vd. 19. 43.
  16. ↑ Bd. 30. 29.
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