Angra Mainyu
Americannoun
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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 unbelief.
From Sacred Books of the East by Various
Thereupon came Angra Mainyu, who is all death, and he counter-created the locust, which brings death unto cattle and plants.
From Sacred Books of the East by Various
Ahura, to quote Mr. Darmesteter, is all light, truth, goodness, and knowledge; Angra Mainyu is all darkness, falsehood, wickedness, and ignorance.
From History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems by Menzies, Allan
Thereupon came Angra Mainyu, who is all death, and he counter-created the sin of pride.
From Sacred Books of the East by Various
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