I would like to add this clarification to the first part of the lead where it talks about monotheism.
"the unique features of Zoroastrianism, such as monotheism (in the sense of monarchical polytheism, in which one god is raised to a sovereign rank among the gods [1])"
While Ahura Mazda is revered as the main god of Zoroastrianism, the Avesta contains hymns & references to many other gods it considers subjects of worship. During the year, "thirty gods" are "regularly worshipped in the Zoroastrian calendar". Fifteen of which featured on coins produced by kings Kaniska and Huviska. [2] The gods of Zoroastrianism can be divided up based on themes; such as stars, elements, and concepts like wisdom. Some of the more well known gods of Zoroastrianism include:
Other gods, found only in Zoroastrian offshoots, include:
"under the mighty light of the heavens by the light of the stars made by the gods" and "I invoke Mithra, the lord of the rolling countryside, a god armed with beautiful weapons".and "above the Chinwad bridge she places it in the presence of the heavenly gods themselves"
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I would like to add this clarification to the first part of the lead where it talks about monotheism.
"the unique features of Zoroastrianism, such as monotheism (in the sense of monarchical polytheism, in which one god is raised to a sovereign rank among the gods [1])"
While Ahura Mazda is revered as the main god of Zoroastrianism, the Avesta contains hymns & references to many other gods it considers subjects of worship. During the year, "thirty gods" are "regularly worshipped in the Zoroastrian calendar". Fifteen of which featured on coins produced by kings Kaniska and Huviska. [2] The gods of Zoroastrianism can be divided up based on themes; such as stars, elements, and concepts like wisdom. Some of the more well known gods of Zoroastrianism include:
Other gods, found only in Zoroastrian offshoots, include:
"under the mighty light of the heavens by the light of the stars made by the gods" and "I invoke Mithra, the lord of the rolling countryside, a god armed with beautiful weapons".and "above the Chinwad bridge she places it in the presence of the heavenly gods themselves"
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