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Asmoug (or Asmog)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Asmoug (Or Asmog)

the name of a daemon which, according to the Magi, or Zoroastrians, is one of the principal emissaries of Ahriman, who is their prince, and author of all. the evil in the world. Asmoug's function is to sow discord in families, lawsuits among neighbors, and wars between princes.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Asmoug (or Asmog)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/asmoug-or-asmog.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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