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is a deity connected to <strong>the</strong><br />
darkness.<br />
<strong>of</strong> light ra<strong>the</strong>r to <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
And <strong>the</strong>re is also a curious legend which explains Shaitan/Melek<br />
Taus is depicted in a form. The story comes from <strong>the</strong> priest<br />
named Nadir-Lugh. According to this legend, Shaitan, who is <strong>the</strong> master <strong>of</strong><br />
I his world, had to with here seen as one <strong>of</strong> who assumed<br />
human form and to <strong>the</strong> earth to steal <strong>the</strong> world from Shaitan.<br />
This was <strong>the</strong> reason his crucifixion. But Shaitan foresaw his intentions,<br />
look Jesus from <strong>the</strong> cross and replaced his body an illusion. It was <strong>the</strong><br />
illusion which and was buried in a three days it<br />
is <strong>the</strong> reason why Mary and found<br />
Ihe grave saw Shaitan who<br />
women did not want to believe him, he to his power: he tore<br />
.1 peacock and made his come alive again. After he took <strong>the</strong> form<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> and since that moment he has been known as Melek Taus,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Peacock<br />
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