Peshotanu
deity earth Zoroastrian single tradition · 1
Peshotanu is a hero in Zoroastrian apocalyptic tradition who is assisted by Mithra and other spiritual beings in the struggle against the daevas. Mithra intervenes on Peshotanu's side in the fight against the daevas who have exceeded their term of rule by 1,000 years.
Relationships
- allied with
- Mithra, Rashnu, Sraosha, Nairyosangha, Arshtat, Verethragna, Khvarenah
- enemy of
- Aeshma
- co occurs with
- Ahura Mazda, Vayu-Vata
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Mithra—together with Nairyosangha, Arshtat, Rashnu, Verethragna, Sraosha and a personified Khvarenah—assists the hero Peshotanu”
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