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Ahura

American  
[ah-hoo-ruh] / ˈɑ hʊ rə /

noun

Zoroastrianism, Hinduism.
  1. generic title for benevolent deities in Zoroastrianism or evil deities in Hinduism.


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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

The Persian god Ahura Mazda was the principal source of good as understood by followers of Zoroastrianism, a Persian religion.

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

After ten years of mystical communion with Ahura Mazda, but with no success in getting converts, he finally came to court.

From Time Magazine Archive

To thy kingdom and thy truth, I offer praise, Ahura, Asha.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Max Duncker

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