Angra Mainyu

Definition of Angra Mainyu as it relates to Religions, Zoroastrianism, Zoroastrianism Mythology

Angra Mainyu, also known as Ahriman, is the destructive spirit in Zoroastrianism and represents the antithesis of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity. Angra Mainyu embodies the forces of evil, deceit, and chaos, constantly striving to undermine Asha, the cosmic order and truth upheld by Ahura Mazda. This entity is often personified as an eternal adversary in a perpetual battle against good, shaping Zoroastrianism's rich mythology and dualistic belief system.

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