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Ormazd

Ormazd

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An ancient Persian god who is the source of light and goodness
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • The struggle between Ormazd and Ahriman is central to Zoroastrian religious beliefs.

Examples

  • Many ancient texts praise Ormazd as the creator of the world and the source of all goodness.

  • In Zoroastrianism, Ormazd is the supreme deity.

  • Zoroastrians pray to Ormazd for guidance and protection against evil forces.

  • Many followers pray to Ormazd for guidance.

  • In Zoroastrian belief, Ormazd is the supreme deity who embodies all that is good and provides guidance to humanity.

  • Ormazd represents the eternal source of light and goodness in the teachings of Zoroastrianism.

  • The followers of Zoroastrianism pray to Ormazd, seeking his wisdom and benevolence in their lives.

Synonyms

Ahura Mazda
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  • Literature
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A supreme god in the Zoroastrian religion who represents light, goodness and truth

omits truth and focuses solely on light and goodness
Ormuzd
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  • Literature
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The main god in the ancient Persian religion who brings light and goodness

focuses on being the supreme source rather than an embodiment of goodness

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ormazd comes from the old Persian name Ahura Mazda, where Ahura means 'lord' and Mazda means 'wisdom'. So Ormazd is the 'Lord of Wisdom', which helps explain why he is seen as the highest god and the source of light and goodness.