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Ahriman The Persian Devil

The devil or dark god of the Persians was Ahriman. This devil is found in the ancient beliefs of Zoroastrianism. The founder of this religion was Zoroaster, an Iranian prophet [ 6 BCE]¹. He established his religion on monotheistic beliefs that would come to dominate over much of the Arabic and Middle Eastern world.

In the mythological legends of the Zoroaster, there was a devil named Ahriman. The name Ahriman means fiendish spirit. In the myths of the Zoroaster, It was the duty of Ahriman to direct the seasonal changes. Ahriman was also the spirit who would bring disease and illness. In his legends, Ahirman lives in a dark place, where all evil people are condemned to go, after they die. He is symbolized in Zoroaster myth by the image of the snake.

References

1.Age of Zoroastrianism [Zoroaster, c.628 BC-c.551]
Encyclopedia.com http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/Z/Zoroaste.asp Accessed 2/4/09