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Ormazd
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What's The Definition Of Ormazd?
[n] chief deity of Zoroastrianism; source of light and embodiment of good
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ormazd: Ahura Mazda | Ormuzd Related Terms | Find terms related to Ormazd: See Also | Persian deity Ormazd In Webster's Dictionary \Or"mazd\or Ahura-Mazda \A`hu*ra-Maz"da\, n. [Zend
Ahuramazda.] (Zoroastrianism)
The supreme deity, the principle of good, creator of the
world, and guardian of mankind. He is the opponent of
Ahriman, the spirit of evil, both being sprung from Eternity,
or, according to another version, Ahriman being the offspring
of a moment of doubt on the part of Ormazd. Ormazd is
attended by angels and archangels. He is represented as a
bearded man inclosed in a winged circle, a conception
probably derived from the Assyrian representations of Ashur.
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