About Ancient Persian Mythology ?

Question

I need the name of some gods, and angels and deaves ...

Answer 1

Ahriman, the principle of evil in Persian mythology, was personified as Angra Mainya, "the destructive spirit," who introduced death into the world.

Ahuras were the ethical, or beneficial, divinities to mankind as opposes to the Daevas

This deity was originally called Ahura, "the lord," and perhaps was connected to Mithra, the ruler of the time, before being elevated to the position of supreme being in the Persian religion by the prophet Zoroaster and then he acquired the epithet Mazdah, "wise."

Armati, Holy Devotion, embodying devotion that is good and just, is guardian of the earth, symbolizing the earth. Because of their great devotion for her she is usually invoked as Spenta Armati. Not only did she symbolize the earth, she was believed to be the mother of all things, and the natural protectress of women.

Amesha Spentas, Holy Immortals, take ancient Iranian theology into the realm of myth, for they are gods without being gods, created without being creatures, and preside over great natural features without being identified with them.

Ameretat, Long Life or Immortality, is lord of the fourth creation, plants. After Angra Mainya destroyed Creation she spread seeds over the earth again to restore the plants so the homa ceremony would continue.

Angra Mainya (or Angru Mainyu) also known as Ahriman was an evil spirit; the Persian chthonic underworld god of darkness; and the original Zoroastrian name of the chief antagonist of Ahura Mazdah.

Asha Vahishta (Best Righteousness), the second entity was originally called Arta to begin with-the Indian Rita-and later Ashavahisht, the better Asha Vahishta. He is the protector of fire, the seventh creation, which immediately reveals his nature. As guarantor of the moral and physical order of the world, his chief adversary is the demon world.


Daevas were warrior-gods, gods of the martial arts, wheeling destructive forces, and caring for little less that their prowess and fame.

Gayomart was created immediately after the Primal Bull that was to supply him with food and help him. These two primal beings stood on the banks of the river which flowed from the center of the world, the good Daiti. Here they are attacked by Ahriman for they have withstood his attempys to spread world-wide destruction. Ohrrmazd foreseeing the Bull's death administers an soporific to ease the pain. First the Bull is killed, then Gayomart, who foretells as he dies, that despite of his death the human race will be born.

Haurvata, Health or Wholeness is lord of the second creation, water.

Khsathra Vairya, Desirable Dominion, or Ksathra (Power), is third in the hierarchy, and would appear to be concerned with war since he protects metals, but according to the Bundahishn his role is the defender of the poor. This is partially due because of the radical change which the role mythology of war underwent in Zoroastrian Persia the role of warrior was reduced to protector of the unfortunate. If Khsathra military engaged it was to defend royalty, defend peace and promote religion.

Ohrmazd (Ahura Mazda) precedes the Amesha Spentas as spiritual beings in the Persian pantheon. He is acknowledged as the Lord of Wisdom and the oldest of the Ahuras.

Rashnu accompanying Mithra and Sraosh held the scales of justice which judge the soul according to previous thoughts, words, and acts to determine whether it was worthy to enter Paradise.

Spenta Mainyu is the Holy Spirit of Ahura Mazda. In Zoroaster's initial vision the first act which he conceived Ahura Mazda performing was the evocation of the six lesser divinities through his Holy Spirit, Spenta Mainyu.

Sroash is a lesser divinity who personifies Obedience and also is the guardian of prayer. He along with others were invoked by Zoroaster a number of times as the 'other Ahuras' in the Gathas. Sraosh accompanying Mithra and Rashnu held the scales of justice which judge the soul according to previous thoughts, words, and acts to determine whether it was worthy to enter Paradise.

Thraetona conquered Dahaka, whom he chained to Mount Demavand who Kersasp was to kill at the end of the world, is important in the role as the universal king. When he divides the world between his three sons, Salm, Toz, and Erji, he grants them wishes. The first asks for wealth, the second for valiance, and the third for law and religion, for the khwarenah of the kavi, religious leader, lay upon him. So Erji receives the better part of the world, Iran and India, while Salm obtains the lands of the West, and Toz those of the East. This preferential treatment accorded to the youngest don caused jealousy within his brothers, and his death.

Zurvan , through the supreme god, has been offering sacrifices for a thousand years in order to obtain a son. In the end, when he doubts the efficacy of his actions Angr Mainya is conceived as a result of the father's doubt while Ahira Mazda comes from the merits of the sacrifices. While still in Time's androgynous womb Angra Mainya realizes the first to be born enjoys the privileges of kingship, so he hastens to enter the world first before his twin brother. Zurvan, with his plans thwarted, can only wait with the assurance that in the end good would prevail

Vohu Manah, in Pahlavi: Vohuman, or Good Spirit, ensures the presence of God in the soul of the just, and leads them to Paradise. His equivalent is the bovine (the bull or cow which provides the urine or milk to be mixed with the homa of the sacrifice). He is lord of fifth creation, the cow or animal.

Yazatas is the collective name for all divine beings, according to Zoroastrianism, they are direct or indirect emanations of Ahura Mazda, and are considered "Beings worthy of worship." Although the title Amesha Spentass may be applied to any of these divinities, Yazatas is usually reserved for the lesser ones.

Answer 2

Check: http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/middle_east/persian/articles.html
http://www.themystica.com/mythical-folk/pages/persian_mythology.html
for descriptions of Persian Mythology and mythological beings described in the encyclopedia

The Zoroastrian religion contains much of what we know of the Persian mythology, particularly in the Avesta, a work attributed to Zarathustra. Here you could find a complete text of the extant Avesta, the most ancient scriptures of Zoroastrianism, as well as many Pahlavi scriptures.
http://www.avesta.org/avesta.html

Answer 3

Ahriman
Ahura
Ahura Mazda
Armati
Amesha Spentas
Ameretat
Angra Mainya
Asha Vahishta
Daeva
Gayomart, The myth of
Haurvatat
Khsathra Vairya
Ohrrmazd
Rashnu
Spenta Mainyu
Sraosh
Thraetona, The myth of
Time and the Zurvan myth
Vohu Manah
Yazatas

Answer 4

The driving forces of Persian mythology were two powerful gods, sometimes presented as twin brothers. Ahura Mazda was the creator, a god of light, truth, and goodness. His enemy Ahriman, the spirit of darkness, lies, and evil, created only destructive things such as vermin, disease, and demons. The world was their battlefield. Although they were equally matched during this period of history, Ahura Mazda was fated to win.

Answer 5

Gilgamesh and Enkidu? Apologies if they're not Persian

Answer 6

Try Marduk, the eternal warrior. If you watch the Evil Dead series, the main character is Marduk, he is just to stupid to know it.