Mashia and Mashiane

Mashia and Mashiane
   In the Zoroastrian Creation Legend the children of Gayomart, the first man. Some accounts say they were born in the shape of trees, in a similar manner to the Nordic Askr. Alternative spelling Mashya and Mashyane.

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

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  • Zoroastrian Creation Legends —    The Creation Legends of the Zoroastrians are divided into stages. In the beginning there was Anahita, the mother goddess, whose influence was so strong that even the Avesta had to recognize it. Then we have the shadowy background of Zervan… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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