Daeva

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• The article shifts from a strictly Zoroastrian, negatively characterized entity to a broader Persian folklore concept (div/divs) and expands Shahnameh context, altering interpretation of what 'div' can mean.

Replace “A daeva Avestan 𐬛𐬀𐬉𐬎𐬎𐬀 daēuua is a Zoroastrian supernatural entity with disagreeable characteristics.” with “Div or dev Classical Persian with the broader meaning of demons ogres or fiends also known as Daeva Avestan 𐬛𐬀𐬉𐬎𐬎𐬀 daēuua are monstrous creatures of Iranian folklore and religion.”. Replace “A list of ten demons is provided in the Shahnameh Besides the.” with “In the epic poem Shahnameh written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi between c 977 and 1010 CE the div had become associated with the lands of Mazandaran of legend which is not to be identified with the Iranian province of Mazandaran It has thus been speculated that the term div referred to generally evil characters including both demonic beings as well as evil humans A list of ten demons is provided in the Shahnameh Besides the.”.

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