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Zoroastrianism

Also known as: daina

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Zoroastrian soul hierarchy

In ancient Iranian religion: Human nature
…judgment, the ruvan encounters the dainā, which is an embodiment of the sum of its deeds during life, manifested as either a beautiful maiden or an ugly hag. Depending on how these deeds are weighed, the soul either crosses safely the Činvat Bridge to the other world or falls into…
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