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Afringans

A term used in the Zoroastrian religion of the " blessings which are to be recited over a meal consisting of wine, milk, bread, and fruits, to which an angel or the spirit of a deceased person is invited, and in whose honor the meal is prepared. After the consecration (which only a priest can perform) is over, the meal is eaten by those who are present " (Haug). There are special Afringans for different occasions. See Martin Haug.

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12

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