A·hu·ra Maz·da

(ä-ho͝or′ə măz′də)

The chief deity of Zoroastrianism, the creator of the world, the source of light, and the embodiment of good. Also called Ohrmazd.

[Avestan ahurō mazdå, the Wise Lord : ahurō, lord; see ansu- in Indo-European roots + mazdā-, wise; see men- in Indo-European roots.]

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Ahura Mazda

(əˈhʊərə ˈmæzdə)

(Other Non-Christian Religions) Zoroastrianism another name for Ormazd

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A′hu•ra Maz′da

(ˈɑ hʊ rə)
n.

the supreme creative deity in Zoroastrianism. Also called Mazda, Ormazd.

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