- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Faravahar
- Date of Original:
- 2008
- Subject:
- Zoroastrianism
Art and religion
Idols and images
Art, Middle Eastern - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- paintings (visual works)
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- The faravahar, a prominent motif in Middle Eastern art, functions as a symbol of the Zoroastrian faith. Interpretations of the symbol vary. Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion practiced around the world, with approximately 250 adherents in Georgia as of 2007.
Image of the faravahar, a prominent motif in Middle Eastern art, which functions as a symbol of the Zoroastrian faith. Interpretations of the symbol vary. This farvahar depicts a man in the center of wide, narrow wings. |Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion practiced around the world, with approximately 250 adherents in Georgia as of 2007. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/zoroastrianism/m-7347/
- Digital Object URL:
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Faravahar-Gold.svg
- Rights Holder:
- Image from Wikimedia
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/zoroastrianism
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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