Zurvanism — is a now extinct branch of Zoroastrianism that had the divinity Zurvan as its First Principle (primordial creator deity). Zurvanism is also known as Zurvanite Zoroastrianism.In Zurvanism, Zurvan is the hypostasis of Time (and Space). The name, as … Wikipedia
Zurvanism — Zurvanite, n. /zerr veuh niz euhm/, n. a Zoroastrian heresy that developed during the late Achaemenian period according to which both Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu were offspring of Zurvan. Also, Zervanism. [ZURVAN + ISM] * * * ▪ religion also… … Universalium
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Ahura Mazda — Ormuzd redirects here. For the kingdom of Ohrmuzd, see Ormus. Hormazd redirects here. For the Sassanid rulers, see Hormizd. Mobed (right, with high crown) invests Ardashir I (left) with the ring of kingship. (Naqsh e Rustam, 3rd c. CE) Ahura… … Wikipedia
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Angra Mainyu — Ahriman redirects here. For other uses, see Ahriman (disambiguation). Part of a series on Zoroastrianism Portal … Wikipedia
Zurvan — is the Avestan language word for time, with the same range of meaning as in the English language. Zurvan is a creator deity characterized by passionlessness, aloofness and unimpeachability in several different religious systems: * in Zurvanism… … Wikipedia
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Evil twin — Evil twins are antagonists found in many different fictional genres. They are physical copies of protagonists, but with radically inverted moralities. In filmed entertainment, they can have obvious physical differences with the protagonist such… … Wikipedia
