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    TextsAvesta

    Ahura Mazda - Wikipedia

    • Ahura Mazda , also known as Horomazes, is the creator deity and god of the sky in the ancient Iranian religion Zoroastrianism. He is the first and most frequently invoked spirit in the Yasna. The literal meaning of the word Ahura is "lord", and that of Mazda is "wisdom". The first notable invocation of Ahura Mazda occurred during the Achaemenid period (c. 550–330 BC) … See more

    Nomenclature

    The most likely etymology is from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ḿ̥suros, from *h₂ems- ("to engender, beget"), and therefore it is cognate with Proto-Germanic *ansuz. Finnish Indologist Asko Parpola locates a borrowing f… See more

    Characteristics

    Even though it is speculated that Ahura Mazda was a spirit in the Indo-Iranian religion, he had not yet been given the title of "uncreated spirit". This title was given by Zoroaster, who proclaimed Ahura Mazda as the uncreat… See more

    Zoroaster's revelation

    According to Zoroastrian tradition, at the age of 30, Zoroaster received a revelation: while fetching water at dawn for a sacred ritual, he saw the shining figure of the Amesha Spenta, Vohu Manah, who led Zoroaster t… See more

    Plutarch

    According to Plutarch, Zoroaster named "Arimanius" as one of the two rivals who were the artificers of good and evil. In terms of sense perception, Oromazes was to be compared to light, and Arimanius to darkness a… See more

    History

    Whether the Achaemenids were Zoroastrians is a matter of much debate. However, it is known that the Achaemenids were worshipers of Ahura Mazda. The representation and invocation of Ahura Mazda can … See more

    In other religions

    Some scholars (Kuiper. IIJ I, 1957; Zimmer. Münchner Studien 1984:187–215) believe that Ahura Mazda originates from *vouruna-miθra, or Vedic Varuna (and Mitra). According to William W. Malandra both Varuna (in … See more

    101 Names

    1. yazat ("Worthy of worship.")
    2. harvasp-tavãn ("Omnipotent.")
    3. harvasp-âgâh ("Omniscient.")
    4. harvasp-h'udhâ ("The Lord of all.")… See more

     
  1. Ahura Mazdā, supreme god in ancient Iranian religion, especially Zoroastrianism, the religious system of the Iranian prophet Zarathustra (c. 6th century bce; Greek name Zoroaster). Ahura Mazdā was worshipped by the Persian king Darius I (reigned 522–486 bce) and his successors as the greatest of all gods and protector of the just king.
    www.britannica.com/topic/Ahura-Mazda
    Ahura Mazda is an important figure in Zoroastrianism, a religious movement based on the philosophies of a prophet and poet named Zoroaster, who lived in Iran around 1000 bce. Zoroastrians believe that the world was created and is ruled by a single god, Ahura Mazda, and that humans are forever being tested by the temptations of evil.
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    The principles of Zoroastrianism are based in the belief of one God, Ahura Mazda, who is the creator and sustainer of the universe. Ahura Mazda means the "Wise Lord" in Avestan and is the source of all goodness and truth. Further, Ahura Mazda is responsible for the natural order of the universe and is omniscient (knows all).
    www.zoroworld.org/principles
    In Zoroastrian belief, Ahura Mazda is the creator of life, the supreme god in heaven, and the source of all goodness and happiness. He’s also regarded as the god of wisdom and light. He has no equal, is changeless, and was not created.
    symbolsage.com/ahura-mazda-ancient-persia/
    In Zoroaster 's religious teachings, Ahura Mazda is recognized as the supreme Creator God of the universe who was not created himself (Yasna 30.3, 45.2). Ahura Mazda seems to represent an amalgamation of various previous Indo-Iranian deities into one all-encompassing deity.
    www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Ahura_Mazda
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