Zervan (Zurvan) Akarana

Zervan (Zurvan) Akarana
   In the Zoroastrian religion eternal time or destiny, and the father of Ahura Mazda (Hormazu) and Ahriman. Later, when Mithraism had spread to Europe, he became the chief power. The later Persian Akra may be related to Akarana.

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

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  • ZERVAN — ZERVAN, ZUERVAN ou ZURVA Le nom de Zervan a été donné au Temps dans la religion iranienne ancienne. Zervan pose l’un des problèmes les plus difficiles de l’histoire de cette religion. D’après les sources extérieures (tablettes de Nuzi; bronze du… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

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