آناهيتاإلهة المياه و الخصب في كتاب الزراد شتيين المقدس (أفستا)‎

Other Title(s)

Anahita the goddess of water and fertility in the Holy Zoroastrian Book (Avesta)‎

Author

سمار، سعد عبود

Source

مجلة الأستاذ للعلوم الإنسانية و الاجتماعية : مجلة علمية محكمة فصلية

Publisher

University of Baghdad College of Education for Human Science / Ibn Rushd

Publication Date

2018-12-31

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

32

Main Subjects

Religion

English Abstract

This study sheds light on the goddess Anahita, the goddess of ancient Iranian water and fertility according to the texts of the book Avesta, and we referred to its name and the origin of its worship, and we explained the total meaning of its name in its different formations and its significance and the differences motifs.

We also addressed the description of its worship origin on the basis of the book of Avesta.

In addition, we reinforced this section by adding texts of this book.

Moreover, we analyzed what mythical texts mean.

This research presents varied functions, namely : fertile, sex, lady of all water, its military duties, and the significance of these functions.

This study concerned on explaining the statement of the rituals of worship in the light of the Avesti texts, and the sacrifices which were offered to them.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-892605

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