List of Demons From Asia & the Middle East

Iblis

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.

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

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

Deumus/Deumo is the goddess of the Calicut in Malabar.

In Hindu mythology, the Daityas are giant evil spirits who are known for their opposition to sacrifice to the gods.

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

Bhairava is the "terrible" aspect of Shiva. According to the Puranas, it was this aspect that severed Brahman's fifth head.

Ereshkigal, the ruler of the underworld, is the sister of Ishtar/Inanna.