Aminon
deity underworld Ossetian mythology single tradition · 1
Aminon is a female creature and gatekeeper of the underworld in Ossetian mythology. She stands at the gates of the underworld and asks everyone who approaches them about the deeds that the deceased has done during his life. Aminon evaluating the earthly affairs of the deceased shows them the way either to heaven or hell.
When
- Historical notes
- Tradition of burying the dead before sunset is preserved to this day.
Relationships
- serves
- Barastyr
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Aminon (Ossetian: Аминон) is a female creature and gatekeeper of the underworld in Ossetian mythology.”
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