cal Armenian demons and spirits have been studied many times in literature and typically are of Iranian or Semitic origin. Although it is accepted the majority are of Iranian origin, the extent of the influence has not been determined. Some of the Armenian demons of Iranian origin can be easily tied to their Iranian versions such as the Iranian Devk with the Armenian Dév. In later periods the names became more descriptive-forms or plainly ideophones. There was also a turn for the Semitic names prevailing. The majority of later Armenian demons are female and come from the southern and south-western areas of Historical Armenia. Al - The Al is a dwarfish evil spirit that attacks pregnant women and steals newborn babies. Described as half-animal and half-man, its teeth are of iron and nails of brass or copper. It usually wears a pointed hat covered in bells, and can become invisible. Aralez - Aralezner - The oldest gods in the Armenian pantheon, Aralez are dog-like creatures (modeled on Gampr) with powers to resuscitate fallen warriors and resurrect the dead by licking wounds clean. Azhdahak Devs - The Dev are air-composed spirit creatures originating from Zoroastrian mythology (the Daevas), and share many similarities to angels and demons. They reside in sto