Aži Dahaka
demonic earth Zoroastrian single tradition · 1
Aži Dahaka is a serpent demon created by Angra Mainyu in Yasna 9.8. The serpent recoils at the sight of Mithra's mace according to Yasht 10.97 and 10.134.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Paitisha, Ahura Mazda, Tishtrya, Fravashis, spenta mainyu
- enemy of
- Mithra
- created by
- Angra Mainyu
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Yasna 9.8, Angra Mainyu creates Aži Dahaka, but the serpent recoils at the sight of Mithra's mace (Yasht 10.97, 10.134).”
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