- Anra Mainyu
- In Zoroastrian myth the leader of the forces of evil, usually known as Ahriman. The spelling Angra Mainyu is also found.
Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . John Keegan. 2014.
Anra Mainyu
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Angra Mainyu — See Anra Mainyu … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Zoroastrian Creation Legends — The Creation Legends of the Zoroastrians are divided into stages. In the beginning there was Anahita, the mother goddess, whose influence was so strong that even the Avesta had to recognize it. Then we have the shadowy background of Zervan… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Ahriman — [ä′ri mən] n. [MPers Ahrīman, prob. < Avestan aṅra mainyu, the evil (lit., hostile) spirit] Zoroastrianism the spirit of evil: see ORMAZD … English World dictionary
