Zoroastrian Monotheistic Hierarchy Explained
In Zoroastrianism , the religion founded by the prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster) , there is only one supreme god, Ahura Mazda , who represents truth, light, and goodness. Zoroastrianism is fundamentally monotheistic , but it also has a complex spiritual structure with a number of divine entities and spiritual beings that assist Ahura Mazda in the cosmic struggle against evil. These beings are not gods in the sense of a polytheistic pantheon, but rather aspects of divine wisdom and cosmic principles.
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In Zoroastrianism , the religion founded by the prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster) , there is only one supreme god, Ahura Mazda , who represents truth, light, and goodness. Zoroastrianism is fundamentally monotheistic , but it also has a complex spiritual structure with a number of divine entities and spiritual beings that assist Ahura Mazda in the cosmic struggle against evil. These beings are not gods in the sense of a polytheistic pantheon, but rather aspects of divine wisdom and cosmic principles. Here’s an overview of the key divine entities and spiritual forces in Zoroastrianism : 1. Ahura Mazda (The Wise Lord) Ahura Mazda is the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism, representing truth ( Asha ), goodness, light, and wisdom. Ahura Mazda is the creator of the universe and all that is good, and he embodies the principle of Asha (order, righteousness, and truth).