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Ahura

Ahura

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A title for good gods in ancient Persian religion
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ahura
  • The Ahura are seen as protectors of truth and justice in Zoroastrian scriptures.

Examples

  • Some prayers in the Avesta are dedicated specifically to an Ahura rather than to a particular god.

  • In ancient Persia, the concept of Ahura played a central role in distinguishing good from evil spirits.

  • The ancient Persians worshiped Ahura as the supreme deity.

  • Many texts refer to Ahura in the context of good and evil.

  • In Zoroastrianism, the title Ahura refers to the benevolent deities that embody goodness and truth.

  • The ancient texts describe the Ahura as powerful forces opposing evil spirits in the Persian religion.

  • Devotees often pray to an Ahura for guidance and protection against malevolent entities.

Antonyms

Angra Mainyu
  • Literature
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A spirit of evil and chaos who fights the good god Ahura Mazda

Surface Forms

Ahura singular
Ahuras plural

Etymology

Ahura comes from an ancient Persian word meaning 'lord' or 'ruler' and appears in names like Ahura Mazda ('lord of wisdom'). So an Ahura is a protecting, good god or spirit, a 'lord' of truth and justice, which is why the word is used for the good deities in Zoroastrianism.