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The other spirit in Zoroastrianism is Angra Mainyu, what does it mean?
A
Destructive Spirit
B
Happy Spirit
C
Ugly Spirit
D
baby Spirit
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Angra Mainyu, (Avestan: “Destructive Spirit”) Middle Persian Ahriman, the evil, destructive spirit in the dualistic doctrine of Zoroastrianism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Angra Mainyu, also known as Aŋra Mainiiu and his Middle Persian name of “Ahriman", is one of two central deities in Zoroastrianism. He is the powerful god of evil, destruction, and darkness, and the brother of the benevolent Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda, who created the universe.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Makes Him Pure Evil? At the beginning of creation, he attacked and defiled creation with his demons simply to spite Ahura Mazda. After the creation of humanity, he spread lust, starvation, disease and death, defiling all of creation.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Zarathustra, Ahura Mazdā created the universe and the cosmic order that he maintains. He created the twin spirits Spenta Mainyu and Angra Mainyu (Ahriman)-the former beneficent, choosing truth, light, and life; and the latter destructive, choosing deceit, darkness, and death.

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