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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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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

Every time a person did something righteous, honest, or brave, Ahura Mazda won a victory over Ahriman, while every time someone did something cruel, dishonest, or dishonorable Ahriman pushed back against Ahura Mazda.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

Zoroaster claimed that Ahura Mazda was the primary god and would ultimately triumph in the battle against evil, but explained the existence of evil in the world as a result of the struggle against Ahriman.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020

The Parsis worship Ahura Mazda in the form of fire, one of three sacred elements.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ahura is a heaven-god, he is, in fact, the bright heaven, and then the good and beneficent being who dwells in brightness.

From History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems by Menzies, Allan