Ahura Mazda
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Ahura Mazda, also known as Oromasdes, Ohrmazd, Ormazd, Ormusd, Hoormazd, Harzoo, Hormazd, Hormaz and Hurmuz, is the creator deity and god of the sky in the ancient Iranian religion Zoroastrianism. He is the first and most frequently invoked spirit in the Yasna. The literal meaning of the word Ahura is "lord", and that of Mazda is "wisdom".
Sassanid-era relief at Naqsh-e Rostam depicting Ahura Mazda presenting the diadem of sovereignty to Ardashir I
Drawing of the "leontocephaline figure" found at the mithraeum of C. Valerius Heracles and sons, dedicated 190 CE at Ostia Antica, Italy (CIMRM 312)
The Behistun Inscription contains many references to Ahura Mazda
Stater of Tiribazos, Satrap of Lydia, c. 380 BC showing Ahura Mazda
Sky deity
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The sky often has important religious significance. Many religions, both polytheistic and monotheistic, have deities associated with the sky.
Jupiter, the sky father of Roman religion and mythology.