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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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On the side of Ahura Mazda were the ahuras who worked to bring good to the world, and on the side of Angra Mainu were the daevas who served the interests of evil.

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

There is, however, a tendency to address prayer not only to Ahura himself but to beings connected with him.

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

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