Ahriman

/ (ˈɑːrɪmən) /


noun
  1. Zoroastrianism the supreme evil spirit and diabolical opponent of Ormazd

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How to use Ahriman in a sentence

  • Out of manifold experiences in the tragical annals of mankind came the terrible Ahriman.

    Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel Conway
  • But such as yield to the evil impulses prompted by Ahriman shall abide eternally in woe and misery.

  • But an evil demon (Dev) was sent to them by Ahriman, the representative of everything noxious and sinful.

    Bible Romances | George W. Foote
  • Ahriman himself appeared wider the form of the same reptile, and completed the work of seduction.

    Bible Romances | George W. Foote
  • Ahriman became the Jewish Satan, a belief in whom formed part of early Christian doctrine, and is now but slowly dying out.

    Men, Women, and Gods | Helen H. Gardener