2. • Is the Avestan name for a divinity of the Old
Iranian religion who was proclaimed the
uncreated God by Zoroaster, the founder of
Zoroastrianism.
• Ahura Mazda is described as the highest deity
of worship in Zoroastrianism
3. • Ahura Mazda first appeared(c. 550-330 aC) where
Ahura Mazda was worshiped and invoked only.
• In the Achaemenid period, no representations of
Ahura Mazda other than the custom of all the
emperors have an empty chariot drawn by white
horses, to invite Ahura Mazda to accompany the
Persian army in the battle.
