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Yazatas
aka: Izadân, Yazdân

Yazata (Persian Guardian-Messenger Gods and Goddesses) is the Avestan language word for a Zoroastrian concept.

Zoroastrianism defines The Yazatas as the deities to whom the hymns in the Zend-Avesta are addressed. They are the guardians of the celestial bodies and the messengers of Ahura Mazda. Yazatas are basically Guardian-Messenger Gods and Goddesses. Originally in fundamental philosophy of Zoroastrianism, there were only 7 Yazatas, 7 being the holy number.

However, later on, the Hierarchy of Fire Temples and Mubeds (Zoroastrian Priests) have added up to over 50 Yazatas to the list and named them angels.

The original Yazatas: The Head Yazata is "Mitra" and others include Diana, Mah, Rashnu, Vate, Zam and Tir.