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	Faravahar or Farohar - Crystalinks
		The Persian Faravahar is carved on the rock-cut tombs of the Achaemenid kings at Bisetoon in Iran, and varies from one carving to the other.
		The Faravahar of Persepolis is the one that has been adopted by Zoroastrians as their symbol.
		Along with the widespread use of the faravahar as a heraldic and decorative motif have come many interpretations of the symbol and its components which have little or nothing to do with the actual historical meaning of the symbol.
	www.crystalinks.com /faravahar.html (3659 words)

	Faravahar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Faravahar, believed to be a depiction of a Fravashi.
		Although the Faravahar is generally believed to represent a Fravashi, it must be noted that there is no physical description of the Fravarshi in the Avesta.
		In "modern" Zoroastrianism, the Faravahar is used as a reminder of one's purpose in life, which is to live in such a way that the soul progresses towards Frasho-kereti, or union with Ahura Mazda.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Faravahar (450 words)

	Fravashi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although there is no physical description of the fravarshi in the Avesta, the faravahar or farohar, one of the best known symbols of Zoroastrianism, is commonly believed to be the depiction of a fravashi.
		The use of faravahar (Avestan) or farohar (Persian) to refer to the symbol is probably a later development.
		In Avestan language grammar, the fravashi are unmistakably female, while the faravahar are unmistakably male.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fravashi (562 words)

	Free-Idea.net
		The Faravahar, Farohar or Fravashi is a symbolic image in the Zoroastrian religion, representing the human soul.
		The purpose of the image is to remind one of the purpose of life on this Earth, which is to live in such a way that the soul progresses spiritually and attains union with Ahura Mazda (the Wise Lord); this state is called Frasho-kereti in the Avesta.
		Faravahar is the Avestan word for a powerful supernatural being whose concept at an early stage in Zoroastrianism became blended with that of the urvan.
	www.free-idea.net /Seite6.htm (392 words)

	Faravahar at AllExperts
		Faravahar, believed to be a depiction of a Fravashi.
		Although the Faravahar is generally believed to represent a Fravashi, it must be noted that there is no physical description of the Fravarshi in the Avesta.
		In "modern" Zoroastrianism, the Faravahar is used as a reminder of one's purpose in life, which is to live in such a way that the soul progresses towards Frasho-kereti, or union with Ahura Mazda.
	en.allexperts.com /e/f/fa/faravahar.htm (494 words)

	Wings - Faravahar
		The Faravahar is the spirit of human being that had existed before his/her birth and will continue to exist after his/her death.
		There are two loops at the two sides of the Faravahar, which represent 'Sepanta Minu,' and 'Angra Minu.' The former is directed toward the face and the latter is located at the back.
		The circle in the middle of the Faravahar trunk indicates that our spirit is immortal, having neither a beginning nor an end and that time is a cycle.
	www.crystalinks.com /flyingwings.html (315 words)

	Ancient Persia
		The history of the Faravahar design begins in ancient Egypt, with a stylized bird pattern which is known as the spread-eagle.
		The graphic evolution from the spread-eagle is evident in the stylized Assyrian version of the design, where the bird's legs are abstracted into wavy streamers on either side of the disc which end either in claws or in scrolls, as they do in the Persian design.
		If the Faravahar symbol actually represents khvarenah, then it should more accurately be called the "farr" rather than the "faravahar." Khvarenah, in the Persian Empire, came to mean a specifically royal glory.
	www.ancientpersia.com /religion/faravahar.htm (3506 words)

	The Azadegan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Azadegan's symbol, seen at right, is a modernistic version of the ancient Persian symbol "Faravahar", which can still be seen on many ancient as well as modern buildings and structures, particularly in Persepolis.
		Faravahar is the essence and spirit of goodness, found in every person and thing.
		It also symbolizes a clear-visioned being, who is the culmination of man's quest to reach the zenith of humanity.
	www.azadeganiran.org /_notes/AboutSymbol.htm (110 words)

	FARAVAHAR
		The "Faravahar," the winged disc with a man's upper body that is commonly used as a symbol of the Zoroastrian faith, has a long and splendid history in the art and culture of the Middle East.
		The history of the Faravahar design begins in ancient Egypt, with a stylized bird pattern which is known as the "spread-eagle." A "spread-eagle" (as it is called in heraldry) features a flying bird shown from below, with its wings, tail, and legs outstretched.
		But when there is enough space, the Faravahar is shown in all of its glory, with kingly figure, disc, streamers, and many-feathered wings (Illustration : big faravahar at Persepolis.).
	www.accessnewage.com /articles/mystic/fravah2.htm (3639 words)

	The meaning of Farahvar - RadioJavan.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Faravahar’s face resembles the face of human being and therefore, indicates its connection to mankind.
		There are two loops at the two sides of the Faravahar, which represent “Sepanta Minu,” and “Ankareh Minu.” The former is directed toward the face and the latter is located at the back.
		Het gezicht van Faravahar lijkt op het gezicht van menselijk wezen en daarom, wijst op zijn verbinding aan mensheid.
	www.radiojavan.com /forums/showthread.php?t=20 (822 words)

	FARAVAHAR
		The "Faravahar," the winged disc with a man's upper body that is commonly used as a symbol of the Zoroastrian faith, has a long and splendid history in the art and culture of the Middle East.
		The history of the Faravahar design begins in ancient Egypt, with a stylized bird pattern which is known as the "spread-eagle." A "spread-eagle" (as it is called in heraldry) features a flying bird shown from below, with its wings, tail, and legs outstretched.
		But when there is enough space, the Faravahar is shown in all of its glory, with kingly figure, disc, streamers, and many-feathered wings (Illustration : big faravahar at Persepolis.).
	accessnewage.com /articles/mystic/fravah2.htm (3639 words)

	*Zoroastrianism* - www.Bia2.com
		According to tradition, “Faravahar,” is one the symbol of Zoroastrianism.
		Briefly, it can be said that “Faravahar,” is the spirit of human being that had been existed before his/her birth and will continue to exist after his/her death.
		Due to the fact that in Faravahar’s figure, both “Sepanta Minu,” the symbol of goodness and “Ankareh Minu,” the symbol of wickedness are carved, they seem to believe that Ahura Mazda and Ankareh Minu are fighting against each other.
	bia2.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=2935 (3933 words)

	www.Bia2.com > *Zoroastrianism*
		According to tradition, “Faravahar,” is one the symbol of Zoroastrianism.
		Briefly, it can be said that “Faravahar,” is the spirit of human being that had been existed before his/her birth and will continue to exist after his/her death.
		Due to the fact that in Faravahar’s figure, both “Sepanta Minu,” the symbol of goodness and “Ankareh Minu,” the symbol of wickedness are carved, they seem to believe that Ahura Mazda and Ankareh Minu are fighting against each other.
	www.bia2.com /forum/lofiversion/index.php/t2935.html (3888 words)

	European Centre for Zoroastrian Studies
		Since, the ring of covenant which located in the center of the Faravahar’s trunk is the symbol of the immortality of the spirit, it can be inferred that more human beings try to promote their own Faravahar, more their spirit will be elevated in the other world after they pass away.
		For that reason, ancient Iranians would never mourn at the death of their beloved ones, because they would believe that their spirit will be elevated to a higher level in the other world.
		Naturally, when we believe that at the time of death, the spirit of the dead bodies would be elevated to a higher level, we have to joy at their departure to another world, rather than being heartbroken, though their loss may be intolerable for us.
	www.gatha.org /english/articles/000088.html (600 words)

	Farvardigan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Faravahar means ‘to choose’; in Zoroastrian terms this refers to the choice to leave a moral life.
		The faravahar image is descended from the Egyptian winged disk—a symbol of divine kingship—and in Zoroastrian belief it represents the immortal part of the human soul, also known as fravashi.
		Zoroastrians believe that when a child is born its fravashi comes down to earth to act as a guardian spirit.
	www.lgfl.net /lgfl/leas/ealing/web/EGFL1/teaching_learning/subjects/REandSACRE/Festival_calendar/August/Farvardigan.htm (259 words)

	Iran Politics Club :: View topic - Zoroastra & Zoroastrianism, The Real Story! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The graphic evolution from the "spread-eagle" is evident inÂ the stylized Assyrian version of the design, where the bird's legs are abstracted into wavy streamers on either side of the disc which end either in "claws" or in scrolls, as they do in the Persian design.
		The ring which is held in the Achaemenid Faravahar's hand is still used in Sassanian art to depict the royal diadem, which is handed to theÂ new King by the symbolic representation of Ahura Mazda himself or by the yazata (guardian spirit) of Waters, Anahita.
		Along with the widespread use of the faravahar as a heraldic and decorative motif have come many interpretations of the symbol and its components which have little or nothing to do with theÂ actual historical meaning of the symbol.
	iranpoliticsclub.net /club/viewtopic.php?p=1837&... (8542 words)

	))))))) The SAOSHYANT : : Her Holiness Hehpsehboah :: About the Faravahar (((((((
		In the lower part of the Faravahar there are three parts that represent bad thoughts (or bad reflections), bad words and bad deeds that cause misery for human beings.
		The two opposing forces - one positive and one negative - are reflected in the two loops to the left and right, showing the continuous conflict that is present between the two.
		One hand of the Faravahar is raised, showing man's striving for the higher good.
	www.saoshyant.org /about_the_faravahar.htm (473 words)

	Press releases/English Wikipedia Announces Thousandth Featured Article - Wikimedia Foundation
		Faravahar, a guardian spirit prominent in Iranian culture.
		Faravahar, believed to be a depiction of a Farvashi, or Guardian Spirit.
		This page was last modified 15:30, 20 April 2007.
	wikimediafoundation.org /wiki/Press_releases/English_Wikipedia_Announces_Thousandth_Featured_Article (538 words)

	Iran Heritage
		The human figure above the disc, though he was borrowed from a pagan Assyrian god-image, has no specific identification, nor is there any evidence, as some folk beliefs have it, that he is the Prophet Zarathushtra.
		The ring which is held in the Achaemenid Faravahar's hand is still used in Sassanian art to depict the royal diadem, which is handed to the new King by the symbolic representation of Ahura Mazda himself or by the yazata (guardian spirit) of Waters, Anahita.
		The Faravahar has flown a long way since it first saw the light in ancient Egypt.
	www.iran-heritage.org /interestgroups/zoroastrian-article1.htm (3506 words)

	Zoroaster, Jesus, Buddha and others were INTPs (Ti Ne Si Fe)
		The Faravahar’s face resembles the face of human being and therefore, indicates its connection
		The circle in the Faravahar image I representing the immortal soul I believe is the same as consciousness.
		Traditionally scholars believed that Zarathustra lived somewhere between 600-1000 BCE but more contemporary analysis based on linguistics suggests he may have lived as early as 6000 before Christ.
	www.timeenoughforlove.org /Zoroastrianism.htm (1436 words)

	The My Hero Project - ZoroasterZoroaster_ul
		The Zoroastrian religion is so old that you can find their symbols in archeological places such as the ancient ruins of the city of Persepolis, and their sacred texts can be found written in cuneiform (wedged-like), that is one of the first known writing styles in the world and originally belonged to the Mesopotamian civilization.
		One of their sacred symbols is the Faravahar or Farohar, which is the winged symbol shown at the beginning of this story.
		The word Faravahar means "to choose" and it represents the freedom of choice that human beings have to follow good or evil.
	www.myhero.com /myhero/heroprint.asp?hero=Zoroaster_ul (687 words)

	[FREE IRAN Project] In The Spirit Of Cyrus The Great :: View topic - Iran's geo-strategic center of importance By Dr A. ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Azadegan's symbol, is a modernistic version of the ancient Persian symbol "Faravahar" which can still be seen on many ancient as well as modern buildings and structures, particularly in Persepolis.
		In ancient Iranian philosophy, Faravahar is the essence and spirit of goodness, found in every person and thing.
		The Faravahar symbol has been expounded upon in detail in the Zoroastrian religious classic, the Avesta.
	www.activistchat.com /phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3218&view=previous&sid=49a6365462bae9df5a54a36be35cd565 (406 words)

	Ahuramazda - WCD (Wiki Classical Dictionary) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		At a later stage in the development of Zoroastrianism, "the Lie" received a name: Angrya Manyu.
		In Persepolis, the visual aspect of Ahuramazda, called Faravahar, is shown as a bearded man sitting on a winged disk (photo (http://www.livius.org/a/1/iran/faravahar.jpg)).
		Mary Boyce, Textual sources for the study of Zoroastrianism, Manchester, 1984.
	www.ancientlibrary.com /wcd/Ahuramazda (247 words)

	Iran Heritage
		He comes from a Mobed family, and has served as a religion teacher as Faravahar organization for the past thirty years.
		Vahidi was in a group of mobeds attending the fire and reading yashts all morning, a celebration was organized in Khosravi hall next door by Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman, where more than 400 Zoroastrians attended and shared this happy occassion.
		A dinner celebration was to follow at Faravahar organization.
	www.iran-heritage.org /interestgroups/zoroastrian-event2.htm (192 words)

	The Temple of Gaia: News / Comments / The Farohar or Faravahar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Farohar or faravahar is an emblem of the Zoroastrian religion.
		Faravahar means "to choose." The Faravahar is descended from the Egyptian winged disk, a symbol of divine kingship.
		It once represented the Assyrian sun god Shamash, and may have represented the corona of a solar eclipse.
	www.thetempleofgaia.co.uk /e107/comment.php?comment.news.38 (415 words)

	Image:Faravahar.png - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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		English: Faravahar, believed to be a depiction of a Farvashi, or Guardian Spirit.
		Faravahar, The depiction of the Human soul before birth and after death.
	www.stupidproxy.com /index.php?q=aHR0cDovL2VuLndpa2lwZWRpYS5vcmcvd2lraS9JbWFnZTpGYXJhdmFoYXIucG5n (204 words)

	Fravahar
		This is the picture of a Fravahar, the winged disc with a man's upper body that is commonly used as a symbol of the Zoroastrian faith or a guardian soul.
		It derives from ancient Iranian (Avestan) word fravarane which means "I choose." The choice is that of the Good, or the Good philosophy of Zarathushtra.
		Another related word is fravarti or fravashi, which may derive from an another meaning "protect," implying the divine protection of the guardian spirit, the fravashi.
	www.shangrala.org /RELIGIONS/12Zoroastrianism/Fravahar-4.html (751 words)

	zarathustra
		Dieses Symbol ist wahrscheinlich nach Zarathustra durch den Klerus in die Lehre eingebunden worden und steht nirgendwo in der Gatha.
		Nach der Überlieferung ist,,Faravahar" ein Symbol unseres Geistes, der bereits vor unserer Geburt existierte und auch nach unserem Tod weiter existiert.
		Aus dem Faravahar, das unseren guten Geist mit den beiden Kräften,,sepanta mevnu" (Kraft des Guten) und,,ankara meynu" (Kraft des Bösen) darstellt, lässt sich ableiten, dass jeder von uns sich selbst gegenüber verpflichtet ist, die uns innewohnende Kraft des Guten zu stärken und die Kraft des Bösen in uns zu unterdrücken.
	www.zoroaster.net /indexd.htm (2813 words)

	Which Religion Has The Coolest Symbol? - DiscussAnything.com -
		Okay, now that I've given my Hollywood Squares answer, I guess I'd have to say the faravahar of Zoroastrianism.
		There is also a bit of doubt in my mind that it is the "official" symbol Zoroastrianism, as they also use various representations of fire, typically in some sort of urn.
		However, to my eyes the faravahar seems to capture a sense of striving, really a sense of struggle, that is lacking in the other religions mentioned.
	www.discussanything.com /forums/showthread.php?t=42148 (622 words)

	Bapsi Sidhwa
		The Faravahar (pictured above) is the sacred figure of Zoroastrianism.
		It symbolizes the soul's journey through life and eventual union with Ahura Mazda with the aid of the mind.
		The belief of soul's absolute importance in existence is symbolized by the profile of the man placed in the center of the Faravahar.
	www.english.emory.edu /Bahri/Sidhwa.html (1757 words)

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