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Ahura Mazdā (also known as Ohrmazd, Ahuramazda, Hormazd, Aramazd and Azzandara) is the Avestan name for what Zoroastrians believe is the Supreme, the creator of all good and all good things including people.

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  • Darius I the Great's inscription

    The Behistun Inscription contains many references to Ahura Mazda.

  • CILICIA, Soloi. Tiribazos, Satrap of Lydia. Second reign, 388-380 BC

    Stater of Tiribazos, Satrap of Lydia, c. 380 BC showing Ahura Mazda

  • Naqsh i Rustam. Investiture d'Ardashir 1

    Ahura Mazda (on the right, with high crown) presents Ardashir I (left) with the ring of kingship. (Naqsh-e Rustam, 3rd century AD)

  • Taq-e Bostan - High-relief of Anahita, Khosro II, Ahura Mazda

    Investiture scene: Anahita on the left as the patron yazata of the Sassanian dynasty behind Emperor Khosrau Parviz with Ahura Mazda presenting the diadem of sovereignty on the right. Taq-e Bostan, Iran.

  • Huvihska with Ahuramazda

    Kushan coinage of Huvishka with Ahuramazda on the reverse (Greek legend ωΡΟΜ, Orom[zdo]). 150–180 AD.

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