Darvand
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In Zoroastrianism, darvand, in its original Avestan form dregvant means 'wicked'.[1] It is an ethical appellation of unrighteous persons. Angra Mainyu, the Evil Spirit, is a dregvant or darvand or wicked,[2] as Spenta Mainyu, the Good Spirit, is ashavan or righteous.[3]
In literature
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