RELIGIONS
ZOROASTRIANISM
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third layer of wings in the faravahar represent
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2nd layer of wings in the faravahar represent
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First layer of wings in the faravahar symbolize
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the circle of the faravahar represents
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Detailed explanation-1: -The winged disc has a long history in the art, religion, and culture of the ancient Near and Middle East, being about 4000 years old in usage and noted as also symbolizing Ashur, Shamash, and other deities.
Detailed explanation-2: -For the Parsi community, descended from Persian Zoroastrians, an important part of Indian culture, the Faravahar represents the wisdom of age. It is a protective symbol with different meanings, a guardian angel that exemplifies one of the religion’s main teachings: to live with good thoughts, words and actions.
Detailed explanation-3: -A winged man, or angel, came to represent St Matthew, because his book opens with the human descendants of Jesus [folio 16v]. A winged lion stands for St Mark because he emphasises the royal dignity of Christ, and opens his book with John the Baptist roaring like a lion in the wilderness [folio 18v].
Detailed explanation-4: -The Faravahar is an ancient symbol of the Zoroastrian faith. It depicts a bearded man with one hand reaching forward. He stands above a pair of wings that are outstretched from a circle representing eternity.