Vigilante

by Peter Smith

Eighth story in the 'Junior Ranger' series. When the Rangers leave town on a rescue mission, a powerful vigilante makes their presence known in the city, forcing the Rangers to consider their own mission if they want to stop his murderous rampage.

10. Interlude 5

Interlude Five

Aesma Daeva -

"Fury." One of the Daevas, he is the demon of anger, wrath and revenge. His enmity is mainly directed towards the cow. He is the personification of violence, and revels in conflict and war. Together with the demon of death, Asto Vidatu, he tries to catch the souls of the deceased as they rise to heaven. His eternal opponent is Sraosa.

(online Middle Eastern mythology reference)