Fravashis
angelic sky Zoroastrian single tradition · 2
The Fravashis are said to be responsible for keeping the moon and stars on its appointed course. The sun, moon, and stars revolve around the peak of Hara Berezaiti.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 1000 BCE
- Attested period
- -1000 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Zoroastrian tradition.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- spenta mainyu, Aži Dahaka, Paitisha, Moon, Amesha Spentas, Mithra, Tishtrya
- enemy of
- Angra Mainyu
- allied with
- Ahura Mazda
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“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. The sun, moon, and stars revolve around the peak of Hara Berezaiti.”
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“In Yasht 13, the Fravashis defuse Angra Mainyu's plans to dry up the earth”
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