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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 />

Bibliography:<br />

1\1 Jilwah<br />

MeshafResh<br />

"Why Azazel is <strong>the</strong> Peacock<br />

Me Lean, Adam: The Birds in Alchemy<br />

Drower, E.S .. Peacock Angel<br />

Seabrook, W.B.: Adventures in Arabia among <strong>the</strong> Beduins, Druses, Whirling Derivishes<br />

IIlId Yezidee Devil W{1,r!'lhirmpr,<br />

Empson, R.h.: The Cult Peacock Angel

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