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Zarik

In Persian mythology, Zarik is a Daeva in the service of Ahriman.

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In Persian mythology, Zarik (or Zarich) is a Daeva in the service of Ahriman.

Etymology

Etymology of Zarik/Zarich comes from Avestan "zairi-gaona" - green/yellow.

Description

Oft-depicted in female form, Zarik is the daeva personification of aging and of poison - she is associated with Soma/Haoma (at first, Zarathustra rejected Haoma, calling it "liquor-piss" in Yasna 48.10 of the Gathas and describing its usage in daeva-worshipping rituals).

Zarik's amesha rival counterpart is Ameretat.