Name: Aesma Daeva
His name translates to mean madness
The Destructive Demon
Associated: Lust, Anger
Culture: Zoroastrianism Persian/Iranian
Classification: Demon
Weapon: Sword,
In Zoroastrianism, the Daevas are a class of demons that follows Angra Mainya. The three Daevas mentioned by the Gathas are Aka Manah, Druj, and Aeshma.
Aesma comes to the material world once on each night and according to the Legends, he is kept away by Sros.
The word “daeva” can be translated as “wrong god”, “rejected god” and “false god”. This term is used in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism in reference to their divine gods.
He was given the seven powers which he uses to destroy humanity and every other creature. His work is to sow discord among men, and cause slaughter. He can even incite demons to fight among themselves.
Due to his seven powers, he is said to be immune to poisons, natural and magical lightning.
Aeshma is a strange-looking creature. His body and face are engraved with markings and with two wings sprouting out of his back. Jagged spikes also form out of the back of his wrists and this compliment the brutishness of his physique.
He possesses great amount of physical strength, durability and great flight skills. When he punches the ground, it results to powerful shockwaves and fissures.
The recitation of a prayer from the Vendidad can drive away Aeshma. The Vendidad is a collection of texts that enumerate the various manifestation of evil spirits and the different ways to confound them. The recitation of the Vendidad often requires a priest of higher rank.
Aeshma is opposed to Asha Vahishta, the Amesha Spenta, or good spirit, who embodies Truth. His chief adversary is Sraosha (Obedience), who is the principle of religious devotion and discipline.
