Ahura

[ ah-hoo-ruh ]

noun

, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism.

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

Example Sentences

At its core, Zoroastrianism emphasizes a never-ending battle between good and evil — a contest between the religion’s God, Ahura Mazda, and an evil spirit, Ahriman.

From Seattle Times

According to the Zoroastrian tradition, Ahura Mazda is the supreme lord and creator; he represents all that is good.

From Salon

He is the infallible one; “it is impossible to deceive him, the Ahura, who knows all things.”

From Project Gutenberg

In the name of Ahura the blessed, Cambyses, get you from my presence till these labors are at an end!

From Project Gutenberg

In the Rigveda the name Ahura Mazda, in the form Asura Medha, is used for more than one god of light.

From Project Gutenberg