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to represent the Iranian nation. In modern Zoroastrianism, one of the interpretations of the faravahar is that it is a representation of the human soul and its development along with a visual guide of good conduct. Another popular interpretation is that it is a visual representation of a
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that followed did not use the image. It was not until the 20th century, over 2000 years later, that the symbol re-emerged thanks to the work of Parsi scholar, Jamshedji Maneckji Unvala, who published two articles in 1925 and 1930.
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Whilst being used by both modern day Zoroastrians and Persians, it is important to note the symbol is neither Zoroastrian nor Persian in its origin. It originates as a
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or royal glory to reflect the perceived divine empowerment of kings, and, therefore, has no true spiritual meaning. This view was later supported by
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Unvala's work was discredited by Irach Jehangir Sorabji Taraporewala, who refuted the idea that the winged figure represented
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More recently, the Faravahar and other aspects of the Zoroastrian religion were at the forefront of a campaign by the
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Shahbazi, A. S. 1974 An Achaemenid Symbol, I A Farewell To ' Fravahr' And ' Ahuramazda.' AMI 7 135 144
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continued to be part of Iranian culture. Throughout the year, festivities are celebrated such as
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Farohar / Fravahar motif: what does it represent? use of icons & symbols in Zoroastrism
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is Iran's national epic and contains stories (partly historical and partly mythical) from
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The winged disk and the winged human figure on ancient Persian monuments
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The faravahar was depicted on the tombs of Achaemenid kings, such as
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A History of Zoroastrianism, Zoroastrianism under the Achaemenians
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in the late 3rd and early 2nd BC centuries. Even after the
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The pre-Zoroastrian use of the symbol originates as the
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iconography. This Assyrian image often includes their
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Engraved coin depicting the Faravahar, minted under
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in 1979, it has remained a popular symbol among the
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Index

Farvahar

Median Kingdom

Relief
Persepolis
Achaemenid Empire
a series
Zoroastrianism

Ahura Mazda
Zarathustra
Asha
Vohu Manah
Persia/Iran
Faravahar
Avestan
Amesha Spentas
Yazatas
Ahuras
Daevas
Fravashi
Angra Mainyu
Zoroastrian literature
Avesta
Ashem Vohu
Ahuna Vairya
Yenghe hatam
Airyaman ishya
Fire Temples

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