Anâitâ

deity Avestic single tradition · 1

Anâitâ is described as a nurturer goddess and a fire spirit in Avestic religion, according to G. Dumézil's proposal. She is mentioned alongside Roman Vesta, Vedic Saraswati and Agni, and Avestic Armaiti as examples of such deities. The text does not elaborate further on Anâitâ's specific characteristics or role.

When

First attested: 1000 BCE
Attested period: -1000 – -600
Historical notes: Time of Zoroaster.

Relationships

co occurs with: Iuppiter, Agni, Vesta, Vayu, Janus, Saraswati, Armaiti

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Mentioned by

Agni
Vesta
Vayu
Janus
Saraswati
Armaiti

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Janus

Source passages

“such as Roman Vesta, Vedic Saraswati and Agni, Avestic Armaiti and Anâitâ) who show a sort of mutual solidarity.”
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