Ahura

[ ah-hoo-ruh ]

noun

, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism.

1. generic title for benevolent deities in Zoroastrianism or evil deities in Hinduism.

Example Sentences

He received for answer that the pronunciation of the twenty different names of Ahura-Mazda are the best and strongest spells.

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Many there are who hiss at this teaching of mine, and will have none of it, but the people of Ahura give heed thereto.

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I ascribe all good things everywhere to Ahura-Mazda, the true, shining and holy one.

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Angra Mainyu invaded the world after it was made by Ahura Mazda and polluted it, but the conflict will some day end.'

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After this follows, in the fourth period, the victory gained by Ahura-Mazda.

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