Aeshma

Aeshma is a persona in the Persona 2 duology having a strong focus on using water attacks and inflicting ailments.

History
Aeshma (Aēšma) is the Younger Avestan name of Zoroastrianism's demon of "wrath.", with his wrath being mainly directed towards the cow. As a hypostatic entity, Aeshma is the personification of violence, with himself being the lover of war and conflict. Along with the demon of death, Asto Vidatu, he chases the souls of the dead when they rise towards heaven. His standard epithet is "of the bloody mace.", with his eternal enemy being Sraosha.

The name Aeshma, or Aeshma-daeva, would later be turned by Christian writers into Asmodeus, a demon lord representing lust.

Appearances

 * Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Tower Arcana
 * Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Tower Arcana

Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Aeshmas appear in the Caracol and the Scorpio/Aquarius/Taurus/Leo Shrines as common enemies, and later reappear in the Control Room of the Abandoned Factory. Even though Aeshma has a feminine appearance and personality, he still refers to himself as a male when he is summoned which is in line with his gender in lore.

If fought as a boss, Lady Scorpio will use the persona Reverse Aeshma.