English 2111
07/24/2015
Evil spirits, demons
Great literature works and epic stories are powerful repositories consisting of religious
worldview, history, and myths. It is through the epic stories and other literary works that
people acquire more details about their culture and past religious practices in the society.
The stories and myths are literature works considered by scholars as embodiments of oral
tradition (Reff 110). From the customary folkloristic perspective, it is, perfectly normal for
composers of literature works to utilize ritual songs, folktales, myths and legends as well
as evil spirits. The introduction and utilization of the writing work create awareness of
authorship. Various scholars and non-scholars approach the issue of evil spirits with
skepticism due to controversies surrounding the topic. It is perhaps a farfetched and bizarre
features used by literature authors to pass their message to the audience and readers. The
modern literature works tend to shift from the use of evil spirits because of the
supernatural element of the spiritual beings. In myths, various religions, epics and legends,
demons represent the harmful supernatural beings. The demons are portrayed as the
adversaries of the evil spirits while their image ranges from powerful destructive forces to
mischief-makers. In many religions, demons and devils stand opposite to the cosmic
balance from angels and gods. Various societies portray the demons and devils in different
perspectives and associate them with violence, death, danger, and darkness. The
assignment seeks to compare and contrast the evil spirits of 1001 Nights, Ramayana, and
Gilgamesh as well as evaluating their significance and appearance in the culture of
narratives.
Evil Spirits of 1001 Nights, Ramayana, and Gilgamesh
The evils spirits in the Gilgamesh represent the strongest men and personification of
human values. Gilgamesh is the King of Uruk is a brave warrior, ambitious builder, and
fair judge. Gilgamesh represents a demon according to the mighty efforts he uses in
managing the community. He surrounds the city with magnificent walls and temple towers.
He is one-third mortal and two third god. Gilgamesh as a demon believed that he
invincible and king of heroes. Evil spirits in Gilgamesh are heroes with supernatural
powers to travel to the need for the earth and solve all the problems in the society. The
powers of evil spirits in Gilgamesh are evident when he entered a battle with Enkidu. The
Aruru demon in the Gilgamesh represents powerful forces with the ability to create other
humans. Aruru fashioned Enkidu from her spittle and clay. The act of Aruru shows that
