As the first snow fell, a hush swept over the frozen forest. Malkus, the ancient winter demon, stirred from his icy slumber. With a breath that turned the air to glittering frost, he walked unseen among the trees, painting the world white with a mere touch
Akvan Div (or Akvan Demon) is a prominent figure in Persian mythology, especially in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh. He is a powerful and mischievous demon known for his ability to vanish and reappear at will, and for playing cruel tricks on heroes.
Tahmoures and the Demons is a tale from Persian mythology, found in the Shahnameh by Ferdowsi. Tahmoures, a wise and powerful king, is known for his conquest over demons (divs).
Zarich is a demoness from Zoroastrian mythology, often associated with aging, decay, and the weakening of vitality. Her name derives from the Avestan word zairi- meaning “decay” or “putrefaction.”