Ormuzd
in Persian mythology, the ligion as it is set forth in the Zendavesta. According to this system (dualism), Ormuzd, the principle of light and purity, created six immortal spirits, then 28 subordinate spirits, and lastly the souls of men, while Ahriman, the opposing evil principle, produced six evil angels with sundry subordinate principles, leading, however, to the triumph of Ormuzd, when Ahriman will acknowledge his supremacy, and all creatures shall be delivered from the dominion of evil.