Ahura Mazda

American

noun

Zoroastrianism.

the supreme creative deity, the creator of Gayomart whose omnipotence is challenged by Angra Mainyu.

Ahura Mazda British

/ əˈhʊərə ˈmæzdə /

noun

Zoroastrianism another name for Ormazd

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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

According to the Zoroastrian tradition, Ahura Mazda is the supreme lord and creator; he represents all that is good.

From Salon

Let us then listen to Zeus, to Jupiter, to Varuna, and to Ahura Mazda each in his turn.

From Project Gutenberg

In the Rigveda the name Ahura Mazda, in the form Asura Medha, is used for more than one god of light.

From Project Gutenberg

The faithful were exhorted to do all in their power to assist Ahura Mazda in his stern fight with darkness and contamination.

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