A daeva (Avestan: 𐬛𐬀𐬉𐬎𐬎𐬀 daēuua) is a Zoroastrian supernatural entity with disagreeable characteristics. In the Gathas, the oldest texts of the Zoroastrian canon, the daevas are "gods that are (to be) rejected".

Daeva (daēuua, daāua, daēva) in Avestan language meaning a spirit, or "a being of shining light", is a term for a particular sort of supernatural entity with disagreeable characteristics.

Daeva is a supernatural entity that appears in Zoroastrian mythology. They are depicted as having human-like forms, but with animal features such as horns, tails, claws, or wings. They can also shapeshift into various forms to deceive or seduce humans.

A Daeva is an ancient demonic creature of shadow, a special type of demon, that can be summoned by other demons. Similar to hellhounds and unlike most demons, these demons do not need a host to attack humans.

Mythical Attributes: A daeva is a malevolent supernatural entity associated with chaos and disorder. Role in Mythos: Daevas are seen as personifications of evil, promoting chaos and acting as adversaries within the cosmic struggle.

2018年10月23日 · “Daêva/deva” is masculine and “daevi/devi” feminine. It may be added that the Indo-Iranians used this term for the gods and goddesses that could be seen and/or physically felt: The bright sky, the brilliant sun, the shining moon, the glittering stars, the thundering clouds, the flowing water, the blowing wind and the blooming earth.

Daevas, powerful dark entities in Zoroastrian tradition, hold a significant role in the ancient Persian worldview. Originating from diverse interpretations, these malevolent beings are considered enemies of divine order, often associated with chaos and malevolence.

Daevas (also known as devas, divs, or dews) are a type of supernatural being in Zoroastrianism and other Magian religions. They are often associated with evil, chaos, and deception, and are opposed by the ahuras, the good spirits. Some of them are fallen angels who rebelled against Ahura Mazda, the supreme god of Zoroastrianism.

2017年7月25日 · Daeva (daiva, deva, dev) is in Zoroastrianism, a powerful Demon. The daevas are the principals of the infernal hordes and are the counterparts and mirror opposites of the amesha spentas, good spirits.

The meaning of DAEVA is a maleficent supernatural being : an evil spirit : demon.