Gods, spirits and ancestors reside in specific places or objects, and protect the people who reside on their lands. When a community is defeated, the people are expected to change their allegiance to the stronger god and serve him. Some Christians interpret the biblical data on spiritual warfare using the traditional tribal worldview with its emphasis on territory and power encounter. Satan is viewed as having authority over the earth, which he delegates to his demonic hierarchy. This is found in Zoroastrianism, Manicheism and Hinduism, and other cultures shaped by the Indo-European worldview.
Humans are innocent victims caught in the cosmic struggle.
The outcome is uncertain for both sides are equally strong. Victory in the Indo-European myth is never final, however, nor is evil fully defeated. Good and evil here, however, are not defined in absolute moral terms. Good is associated with our people and evil with others. Our gods and people occasionally sin, and do evil, but they are 'good' because they are on our side.