ahura mazda

Thân thiện

Ahura Mazda is depicted as a wise figure in ancient Zoroastrian art.

Definition

Proper noun The supreme deity and creator god in Zoroastrianism, representing wisdom, light, truth, and goodness. He is the source of all that is benevolent and is in constant opposition to the destructive spirit, Angra Mainyu (Ahriman).

Usage

"Ahura Mazda" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the Zoroastrian god. It is typically not used with articles ("the" or "a").

Examples * Zoroastrians worship Ahura Mazda as the one uncreated God. * The prophet Zoroaster taught that Ahura Mazda created the universe. * In ancient Persian art, Ahura Mazda is often depicted as a winged figure.

Advanced Usage

• The name is sometimes translated as "Wise Lord" or "Lord Wisdom."
• In scholarly texts, the term may be used to discuss the development of monotheistic concepts in ancient religions.

Variants and Related Words

• Ormazd: A later Middle Persian form of the name Ahura Mazda.
• Mazdaism: An alternate, less common name for Zoroastrianism, derived from the deity's name.

Synonyms

• God (in the specific context of Zoroastrianism)
• The Wise Lord (translation)

Notes on Meaning

This term refers exclusively to the central divine figure of Zoroastrianism. It is not a general term for a god or deity but a specific proper name.

Học thuật

Noun

1. chief deity of Zoroastrianism; source of light and embodiment of good

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ormazd
• Ormuzd
• Ahura Mazda