Sraosha — is the Avestan language name of the Zoroastrian divinity of Obedience or Observance , which is also the literal meaning of his name. In the Middle Persian commentaries of the 9th 12th centuries, the divinity appears as S(a)rosh . This form… … Wikipedia
Sraosha — In Zoroastrianism and Parsiism, the divine being who is the messenger of Ahura Mazda and the embodiment of the divine word. He serves as the mediator between the human and the divine. Zoroastrians believe that no ritual is valid without his… … Universalium
Sraosha — In Zoroastrian myth the Angel of Obedience and Sacrifice. He is the angel who takes the souls of the dead to paradise, and was the valiant supporter of Ahura Mazda in his fights with the demons … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Aeshma — ( Aēšma ) is the Younger Avestan name of Zoroastrianism s demon of wrath. As a hypostatic entity, Aeshma is variously interpreted as wrath, rage, and fury. His standard epithet is of the bloody mace. Tri syllabic aeshma is already attested in… … Wikipedia
Ashi — ( aši ) is the Avestan language word for the Zoroastrian concept of that which is attained. As the hypostasis of reward, recompense, or capricious luck, Ashi is also a divinity in the Zoroastrian hierarchy of yazata s.NomenclatureAvestan ashi is… … Wikipedia
Iranische Mythologie — Das Gebiet der Entstehung der iranischen Mythologie und die wesentliche Region ihres kulturellen Wirkens umschließen insbesondere den heutigen Iran, Afghanistan, Tadschikistan, Mesopotamien sowie Kurdistan, den Kaukasus, Belutschistan und Teile… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Mithra — This article is about the Zoroastrian yazata Mithra. For other divinities with related names, see the general article Mitra. Part of a series on Zoroastrianism … Wikipedia
Yazata — is the Avestan language word for a Zoroastrian concept. The word has a wide range of meaning but generally signifies (or is an epithet of) a divinity. The term literally means worthy of worship harvnb|Boyce|2001|p=xxi.] or worthy of veneration.… … Wikipedia
Asha — This article is about a Zoroastrian principle. For other uses, see Asha (disambiguation). Part of a series on Zoroastrianism Portal … Wikipedia
Rashnu — In Zoroastrianism, the god of justice, who determines the fates of the dead. Assisted by Mithra and Sraosha, Rashnu stands at the Bridge of the Requiter and weighs on his golden scales the deeds of the souls that wish to pass. The divine triad… … Universalium
