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This article is about the mythological Peris. For the Doctor Who character, see Peri Brown.

In Persian mythology, Peris (in Persian پری Pari) are descended from fallen angels who have been denied paradise until they have done penance. In earlier sources they are described as agents of evil; later, they are benevolent. They are beautiful, exquisite winged, fairy-like creature ranking between angels and evil spirits who sometimes visit the realm of mortals.

In Indian Mythology Pari (परी) is the equivalent of a fairy.

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