azhdahak

Proper noun

(Armenian mythology) an evil dragon-like figure, the reflex of Avestan Aži Dahāka in Armenian mythology and legend
a mountain in Armenia

Origin

From Armenian Աժդահակ (Aždahak).

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Only the evil serpent Azhi Dahaka (Azhdahak) is domiciled by the Avesta in Babylon (Bawri) and depicted on the model of Babylonian gods and demons: he is a king in human form with a serpent growing from either shoulder and feeding on the brains of men.

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