List of Demons From Asia & the Middle East

Ishtar/ Inana

Ishtar/Inanna is the sister of Ereshkigal, who rules the dead.

In Sumerian myth, Anzu was a large bird (eagle or vulture) who lived in the realm of the gods.

The Daevas were a class of demons in Zoroastrianism that chose to follow Angra Mainya.

In ancient Persian religion (Zoroastrianism), Ahriman (aka Arimanius or Angra Mainya) stood high in the ranks of the enemies who opposed Ahura Mazda.

The name Abraxas was taken from abra-cadabra. He is presented on amulets with the head of a cock, dragon's feet and a whip in his hand.

The chiang-shih is the Chinese version of the vampire. In Chinese belief, each person has 2 souls, a superior & an inferior soul.

These little red men like to feed on people who camp underneath fig trees.