Ameshas

Ameshas
   In the Zoroastrian religion, the seven Immortal Holy Ones, the attendants of Ahura Mazda, were thus named. They have been compared with the Seven Spirits before the throne of the Book of Revelation. They were Ameretat, Armaiti, Asha, Haurvatat, Kshathra, Spenta Mainyu Vohu Manah. Collectively they were also known as the Amshaspands or Amesha Spentas.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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  • Amshaspands —    A name by which the Ameshas, the Seven Immortal Holy Ones, attendants of Ahura Mazda, were also known …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Mitra —    Mithra, or Mitra, first appears as a god in the Vedic Hymns, where he is mentioned some hundred and seventy times. He would appear to have been a human being who became elevated to divine rank after his death, which occurred before the Aryans… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Mithra —    Mithra, or Mitra, first appears as a god in the Vedic Hymns, where he is mentioned some hundred and seventy times. He would appear to have been a human being who became elevated to divine rank after his death, which occurred before the Aryans… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

  • Spenta Mainyu —    One of the Seven Ameshas or aspects of god, seen as spirits, in Zoroastrianism …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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