Aeshma
demonic underworld Zoroastrian single tradition · 2
Aeshma is a daeva (demon) in Zoroastrian tradition who is defeated by Mithra in the apocalyptic struggle. After his defeat, Aeshma and his followers flee back to Duzakh.
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- co occurs with
- Bushyasta, Arshtat, Vayu-Vata, Verethragna, Nairyosangha, Khvarenah, Shamdon, Angra Mainyu, Hvare-khshaeta, Ahura Mazda, Haoma, Rashnu, Sraosha, Asmodai
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“Mithra intervenes on Peshotanu's side in the struggle against the daevas...and defeats the daeva Aeshma, whereupon Aeshma and his followers flee back to Duzakh”
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