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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Six benevolent, immortal spirits who are intermediaries between Ahura Mazda and humanity
A
Zoroaster
B
Cyrus the Great
C
The 3 Magi
D
Amesha Spentas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are five immortal parts of a human being: ahu (“life”), daēnā (“religion”), baodah (“knowledge”), urvan (“soul”), and fravashi (“preexistent souls”).

Detailed explanation-2: -amesha spenta, (Avestan: “beneficent immortal”) Pahlavi amshaspend, in Zoroastrianism, any of the six divine beings or archangels created by Ahura Mazdā, the Wise Lord, to help govern creation. Three are male, three female.

Detailed explanation-3: -Achaemenid Empire Whether the Achaemenids were Zoroastrians is a matter of much debate. However, it is known that the Achaemenids were worshipers of Ahura Mazda.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vohu Manah-Good mind and good purpose. Asha Vahishta-Truth and righteousness. Spenta Ameraiti-Holy devotion, serenity and loving kindness. Khashathra Vairya-Power and just rule. Hauravatat-Wholeness and health. Ameretat-Long life and immortality. 02-Oct-2009

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