Paitisha
demonic underworld Zoroastrian single tradition · 1
Paitisha, meaning 'opponent', is a demon in Zoroastrian tradition who holds the superlative title daevo.taema. In the enumeration of daevas in Vendidad 1.43, Paitisha appears last while Angra Mainyu appears first.
Relationships
- serves
- Angra Mainyu
- co occurs with
- Mithra, Ahura Mazda, Tishtrya, Fravashis, spenta mainyu, Aži Dahaka
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The superlative daevo.taema is however assigned to the demon Paitisha ('opponent'). In an enumeration of the daevas in Vendidad 1.43, Angra Mainyu appears first and Paitisha appears last.”
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