The word, Semones, signifies half men, as being descended from an immortal and a mortal. […] An allegory, expressive of wisdom, being always vigilant and guarded against surprise. […] This was infamous for human victims being therein sacrificed to Diana. […] At last, an evil being, named Ahriman, or Arimanius, corrupted the world. […] In its primeval purity, it taught the being of a supreme God, and Lord of the universe.