The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Ormusd
Also known as Ahura Mazda, Ormuzd
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 31
Ormusd exists as pure light itself, a divine presence that transcends physical form. His radiance suggests a being whose very essence is illumination and creative power.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- eternal
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 31
- Books
- 1
Ormusd, also known as Ahura Mazda, represents the eternal principle of good in Zoroastrian theology, absorbed in light and serving as the creator of humanity and the source of all happiness. This divine being embodies the cosmic struggle between light and darkness that defined Persian religious thought and influenced theological developments across the ancient world.
Description
A being of pure, golden-white light with no distinct physical features visible within the brilliant illumination. The form suggests a humanoid shape but exists as radiance itself, emanating warmth and creative energy. The presence transcends physical description, existing as pure divine light absorbed in eternal contemplation.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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