In Mandaeism, Hag (Classical Mandaic: ࡄࡀࡂ) and Mag (Classical Mandaic: ࡌࡀࡂ) are a pair of demons that are usually mentioned together. Hag is a male demon, while Mag is a female demon. Hibil Ziwa encounters Hag and Mag during his descent to the World of Darkness in Chapter 1 of Book 5 in the Right Ginza, where they are described as "the two manas of darkness."[1] Hag is represented by the image of a scorpion on the skandola talisman.[2]: 37
Hag and Mag | |
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Abode | World of Darkness |
Symbol | Scorpion, representing Hag (in the skandola) |
Equivalents | |
Jewish equivalent | Gog and Magog |
The names Hag and Mag are likely derived from Gog and Magog.[3][4]