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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for

Bahman

Originally called Vohu-mano, " good mind," the name of a Zoroastrian god. Plutarch (" On Isis and Osiris," xlvi. and xlvii.) describes the deity as " the god of benevolence." Bahman " pervades the whole living good creation, and all the good thoughts, words, and deeds of men are wrought by him " (Haug).

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

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

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