Demons?

[Angrboda]

I'm Hindu, and while there are creatures analogous to demons in the stories and texts associated with various of the orthodox Hindu traditions, I generally leave the speculation on such matters to theologians. I am responsible for my relationship to the goddess, and if such creatures exist, she hasn't seen fit to provide me with sufficient reason to believe in them. Since they are a part of the heritage, I enjoy the stories, and am open to the idea that these creatures as portrayed in the stories may illustrate literal or figurative, symbolic truths. However, I have not encountered any such creatures in my life and therefore choose to remain aloof with regard to belief in them. I like the stories, and suspect they reflect some aspect of deep truth, but just what that means in literal terms, I'm unsure.