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Ušahina

angelic sky Avestan single tradition · 1

Ušahina is an Avestan angel who separates midnight from the moment when the stars can become visible. This angel is associated with the dawn and the transition from night to day.

When

First attested
1000 BCE
Attested period
-1000 – 2020
Historical notes
Avestan angel associated with the transition from midnight to dawn.

Relationships

co occurs with
Aotis, Aurvandil, Ēarendel, Jutrzenka, Jitřenka, Jutrobog, H₂éwsōs, Uṣas, Eos, Ayg, Aurora, Mater Matuta, Aušra, Aušrinė, Austra, Auseklis, Aoos, *Hušas, Ušå

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. *H₂éwsōs

Source passages

“Ušahina, the angel separating midnight from the moment when the stars can become visible.”

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