Ahura
Americannoun
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As the earthly representative of the god Ahura Mazda, he expected complete submission from everyone in the empire.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
At its core, Zoroastrianism emphasizes a never-ending battle between good and evil — a contest between the religion’s God, Ahura Mazda, and an evil spirit, Ahriman.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2022
Thus, humans had a major role to play in bringing about the final victory of Ahura Mazda through their actions.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020
The Parsis worship Ahura Mazda in the form of fire, one of three sacred elements.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the Gathas the people of Ahura Mazda are suffering from the incursions of predatory tribes, and the greater part of the appeals to the deity are for protection for the herds against their enemies.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Morris Jastrow
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