WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -In Zoroastrianism (which dates back to about 1500 BCE) and the Abrahamic religions (the major ones being Judaism, Christianity and Islam), angels are generally considered spiritual beings created by God to serve him in many roles, including as intermediaries with humanity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Zorosstrain Scriptures speak of seven Amesha-Spentas1 or Archangels. 1 Ahura-Mszda, 2 Vohumana, 3 A, ha-vahishta, 4 Khshathra-vairya, 5 Spenta-armaiti, 6 B:aurvatat, and 7 Amere t. If Ahnra-Mazda, which is the name of the Almighty Lord, is not counted in the list, the number of Archangels is six.

Detailed explanation-3: -Zoroaster’s Vision At the age of thirty, Zoroaster had a divine vision whilst bathing in a river during a pagan purification rite. On the bank of the river he saw a ‘Shining Being’ made of light who revealed himself as Vohu Manah (’Good Mind’).