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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

The agriculturists are worshippers of Ahura; the contemners of the cattle worship beings called in the Gathas "daevas."

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

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