Amesha Spentas

angelic sky Zoroastrian single tradition · 2

The Amesha Spentas evenly distribute the light of the moon over the earth. The Fravashis are said to be responsible for keeping the moon and stars on its appointed course.

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When

First attested
1000 BCE
Attested period
-1000 – 2020
Historical notes
Zoroastrian tradition.

Relationships

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Sources

wikipedia (2)
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Source passages

“Ahura Mazda is described to be the cause of the moon's waxing and waning, and the Amesha Spentas evenly distribute the light of the moon over the earth. The Fravashis are said to be responsible for keeping the moon and stars on its appointed course.”

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“Spenta Armaiti (Avestan: 𐬯𐬞𐬆𐬧𐬙𐬀⸱ 𐬁𐬭𐬨𐬀𐬌𐬙𐬌, romanized: spəṇta ārmaiti, "Holy Devotion") is one of the Amesha Spentas, the seven divine manifestations of Wisdom and is considered the daughter of Ahura Mazda.”

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