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Ahura Mazda God of Zoroastrianism)
‘THE HEOGEHOG
7
1999
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The other hand holds а ring. Some interpreters
Once hand of the Fravahar points upwards,
consider that as the ring of covenant, repre-
showing that we have to struggle to thrive.
senting loyalty and faithfulness which is the
basis of Zarathustra's philosophy.
Hedgehogs are another sacred animal in the Avesta. The ancient Zoroastrians believed that Ahura
Mazda created hedgehogs to combat infestations of ants. In ancient Iran, people kept hedgehogs
as pets because the hedgehog ate ants, spiders, and other insects.
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Past!
This Elamite toy from 4000 shows a hedgehog on a cart.
The toy is made of limestone and bitumen (natural asphalt).
All living creatures were divided into the creatures of Ahura
The
Mazda, and the creatures of Angra Mainyu or Ahriman,
reason of the selection, in either case, was obscure; the result
was clear in the extreme.
The hedgehog was one of the creatures
of Ahura Mazda if you killed a hedgehog, purification from such
a sin was not to be had a punishment less than a thousand
stripes.
The universe will through three eras: creation; the present world where creation is under
attack. a final state when Spenta Mainyu will dominate and Ahura Mazda prevail.
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All the universe will revert to its pure state
The souls trapped in darkness will be released.
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