The figure inside is that of an old man representing wisdom of old age that reminds us the Farvahar of the elderly can be a better guide, and that we should consult experienced and wise people. It is made up the following parts:ġ.Head 2.Hands 3.Wings 4.Central circle 5.Feathered tail 6.Two hanging cully threads The symbol dates back to thousands of years ago. The emblem of Farvahar is a winged old sage symbolizing Mazdayasna thoughts. It is incorporated in human at birth to guide and lead toward perfection, and after death it unites with its origin or Ahura Mazda as pure and perfect as it was. In ancient Iranian culture, the concept of Farvahar was considered as the invaluable component of human existence because it is an attribute of Ahura mazda’s infinite entity. Its symbolism and philosophical meaning is an ancient heritage that extends through three millennia to modern times.Ī.The word Faravahar is made up of two parts: “Fara” meaning forward of ahead, and “vahar” meaning pulling, so Farvahar literally means “forward-pulling force”. 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. [FARAVAHAR - WINGED SYMBOL OF ZOROASTRIANISM Two descriptive pictures added to give you a better knowledge of what the sign means. Beautiful 18k solid yellow gold highly detailed Farvahar Zoroastrian Achaemenid 2500 B.C.

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