Haoma
deity mountain Zoroastrian single tradition · 1
Haoma is a yazata (divine being) who serves as priest of the gods. He offers sacrifice on Mount Hukairya, specifically to Mithra.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Attested in Yasht 10.89 as a yazata who performs priestly functions.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Aeshma, Bushyasta, Angra Mainyu, Hvare-khshaeta, Ahura Mazda
- serves
- Mithra
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“There too the yazata Haoma, as priest of the gods, offers sacrifice, specifically to Mithra (Yasht 10.89).”
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