Ahura Mazda

Ahura Mazda is a recurring demon in the series. In Megami Tensei II and Shin Megami Tensei, he is referred to as the true form of Asura.

History
In Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda, also known as Ohrmazd, is the one and supreme god who governs all that is good in the world and has several lesser deities, or Ahuras, serving under him. His opposite is Angra Mainyu, the leader of the forces of evil also known as Ahriman in Middle Persia. Every 1000 years, he sends a savior who will lead the people.

The conflict between Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu and the fact that Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion draws parallels to Christianity, with Ahura Mazda drawing parallels to God, and Angra Mainyu the equivalent of The Devil. In fact, Zoroastrianism was the first religion to solidify good and evil.

Appearances

 * Megami Tensei II: Majin
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Tenma Clan, Final boss (LAW and NEUTRAL paths) ( as Asura )
 * Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis: Tenma Clan
 * Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey: Tyrant (as the Asura Boss)

Trivia

 * Although the actual Ahura Mazda is considered a prototype of God and a god of order, in Majin Tensei II he is a Tenma, a LIGHT-CHAOS clan; an odd choice for the deity considering this. To add to this irony, his arch-enemy, Angra Mainyu, is a Jashin, a DARK-LAW clan, which is also odd considering he is a "god" of chaos and a prototype of God's archenemy.
 * In Strange Journey, the Asura Boss is revealed to be Ahura Mazda.
 * In Shin Megami Tensei, Ahura Mazda was cursed by God to be an Asura.