Rahovart

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Rahovart, or Lord Rahovart, is a demon, and a companion of Satan. He is referenced in Durzel's Morality, a Renaissance book, which was printed at Rouen. Little is know about Rahovart himself. In Durzel's undated account, which plays out to the end of the 15th century, Rahovart is attributed to the torment of evil and miserly rich people, and old curmudgeons. He is also charged with avalanches and ghostly torment.

A powerful floating demon, he is often described as an old giant with a mane of long black hair, carrying a basket that contains the souls of dead curmudgeons, occasionally tormenting the souls of evil men using his spirey walking stick called Rakshasa. He is not described as an attacker of travellers, and is mentioned as appearing at deathbeds and great houses.

Reportedly, the elderly are easiest subject to possession by this sort of demon, and if the person should die under the demonic effect, their souls are taken to Rahovart's basket until the day of judgment.