Zoroastrianism/Catalogs/Amesha Spentas

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The Amesha Spentas

Vohu Mano

Persian name: Bahman

Conceptual meaning: Good mind

Special Domain: Animal life, particularly cattle

Asha Vahishta

Persian name: Ardibehesht

Conceptual meaning: Highest Asha (righteousness)

Special Domain: Asha and fire

Khshathra Vairya

Persian name: Shehrevar

Conceptual meaning: Desirable dominion

Special Domain: Metals, minerals

Spenta Armaiti

Persian name: Spendarmad

Conceptual meaning: Holy devotion

Special Domain: The Earth

Haurvatat

Persian name: Khordad

Conceptual meaning: Perfection/Health

Special Domain: Water

Ameretat

Persian name: Amardad

Conceptual meaning: Immortality

Special Domain: Plant life

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