Happy Sol Invictus to those who celebrate, today for the Holidays I wanted to write about Mithra, a Persian Zoroastrian, and Roman god of light, oaths, truth, cattle, and the harvest. Mithra, along with Rashnu and Sraosha are the judges of the Chinvat bridge and determine whose soul crosses Mithra was synchronized with Mitra, Apollo,Continue reading “Mithra”
Category Archives: Zoroastrian divinities
Azhdaha
Today for Dragon month I wanted to write about Azhdaha, a Persian dragon who often lives in the sea. An Azhdaha is born when a snake turns 100 years old. The transformation starts with them being cast into the sea where they grow wings and become 10,000 Mughal yards long. Eating the heart of anContinue reading “Azhdaha”
Anahita
Continuing after Valentine’s day I wanted to write about Anahita, an Iranian goddess of water, healing, wisdom, fertility, and love. Anahita does not appear often in mythology however some passages suggest she was born from the water similar to Aphrodite. She’s sometimes considered a daughter of Ahura Mazda as he created the river she wasContinue reading “Anahita”
Daena
Today for spooky season I wanted to write about Daena, a Zoroastrianism psychopomp who is the divine personification of insight. Daena guides souls over the Chinvat Bridge to the House of Song and rewards the faithful. She may also drag wicked souls to the House of Lies for their punishment. Daena is potentially cognate withContinue reading “Daena”
Ganymedes' guide. 