Ahura
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Achaemenids borrowed artistic traditions from the Mesopotamians to depict Ahura Mazda in the same way they styled their important gods.
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
Because the great kings believed that they were the earthly representatives of Ahura Mazda, they claimed that the expansion of the empire would bring the final triumph of good over evil sooner.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020
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 Duncker, Max
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