List of Demons From Asia & the Middle East

Ganga

The river Ganges, referred to as Ganga, is a sacred river which according to legend, once only flowed across the heavens.

The bird, Garuda, usually serves as a mount for the God Vishnu.

In the Qur'an, the Devil has 2 names. Iblis, probably derived from the Greek diabolos and used always in the singular and as a personal name.

Izanagi and Izanami were the two young gods chosen to bring order to the world of chaos in Japanese mythology.

The Jinn are spirits that were created by God out of fire.

Kali is the destructive aspect of the Goddess, Devi, in Hinduism.

The Kappas are water demons in Japanese mythology.

Mara is the evil spirit in Buddhism who tempted Siddharta during the time he sat beneath the Bo Tree and meditated.