Wolves in folklore, religion and mythology creates hundreds of wolves from his hairs, which frighten the inhabitants of Vraja into making the journey. Bhima, the voracious son of the god Vayu, is described as "Vrikodara", meaning "wolf-stomached". According to the Avesta, the sacred text of the Zoroastrians, wolves are a creation from the 'darkness' of the evil spirit Ahriman, and are ranked among the most cruel of animals. and belong to the "daevas". The "Bundahishn", which is a Middle Persian text on the Zoroastrian creation myth, has a chapter dedicated to the 'nature of wolves' as seen in Zoroastrian mythology and belief. In Roman mythology wolves
Avesta (locality) in 1641 as a town under the city of Falun, and in 1644 a copper mint was built. However, the privileges were withdrawn in 1688 due to complaints of competition from its neighbour, mainly Falun. Copper coins were continued to be minted until 1831, and the copper works was in function until 1869. Full city rights were regranted in 1919. The designated coat of arms depict the signs for copper and iron. The town is located by the Dalecarlia River ("Dalälven"). The railway junction Krylbo is situated in Avesta. The following sports clubs are located in Avesta: Avesta (locality) Avesta