Ahrimanes

Ahrimanes is the leader of the evil spirits in Zoroastrianism, and the counterpart of Ormuzd. Spence, L. (1920). An Encyclopædia of Occultism. 2 ed. pg. 7
== Legends ==
Ahrimanes and the evil spirits tried to settle in various parts of the earth, but they were rejected by the humans who lived there due to their sadistic nature. 
According to Xenocritus, these evil spirits could be pacified through acts of penance and self-harm, though such acts were frowned upon by the gods. 
Ahrimanes and his evil spirits eventually founded the domain of Ahrimanabad between the Earth and the stars. 
== Christian Syncretism ==
In the Christianised view of Zoroastrianism, as presented by Lewis Spence, Ahrimanes is described as the leader of the Cacodaemons or Fallen Angels. 
== See Also ==
* Persian Mythology
== References ==
Category:An Encyclopædia of Occultism
Category:Demons
Category:Spirits