Monthly Archives: October 2014

The god-force of waters ahúrání and the Norse sea-god ægir October 26th is the most joyous feast of waters in the seasonal Avestan calendar. Ábán, is the middle Iranian term for “the waters.” The Avestan term for water is apö, compare … Continue reading →

Nemö, “hail, prayer in the poetic gathas,” Persian namaz The common word for “mental focus/prayer” in the poetic gathas is nem.añg.há, nem.añg.hö, nema, nemas, nemö. Greek neuein, Latin numen from nuere “to nod,” Proto Indo European neu; “nod, give regard … Continue reading →

Lactose tolerance among ancient Indo Europeans and its praise in the Avesta We read in the Vársht-mánßar commentary of the poetic gathas Yasna 53.7, 4th rhymed verse line about the characteristics of those who are preparing the end of time: They … Continue reading →

October 12th marks the beginning of the Ayáthrem thanksgiving festival. For the ancient Iranian Zoroastrians, Ayáthrem festival was an amazingly colorful spectacle that lasted for 5 days. The Ayáthrem was celebrated when cattle that have been grazing all summer on … Continue reading →

On Mithra and Mithraism October 2nd marks the beginning of Mithrá festival culminating on October 8th. It is a most happy festival of love, red wine, pomegranates, nuts and amore. The name of the Indo-Aryan god-force (Avestan Mithrá, Vedic Mitrá,) … Continue reading →