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Angra Mainyu

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[ang-ruh mahyn-yoo] / ˈæŋ rə ˈmaɪn yu /

noun

Zoroastrianism.
  1. the evil spirit who contends against Spenta Mainyu.


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Death is considered to be the work of Angra Mainyu, the embodiment of all that is evil, whereas the earth and all that is beautiful is considered to be the pure work of God.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thereupon came Angra Mainyu, who is all death, and he counter-created the sin of utter unbelief.

From Sacred Books of the East by Various

Thereupon came Angra Mainyu, who is all death, and he counter-created the serpent in the river and Winter, a work of the Devas.

From Sacred Books of the East by Various

Thereupon came Angra Mainyu, who is all death, and he counter-created tears and wailing.

From Sacred Books of the East by Various

Thereupon came Angra Mainyu, who is all death, and he counter-created the evil work of witchcraft.

From Sacred Books of the East by Various

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