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Dear list,
Here is the Iranian counterpart of ten incarnations of Verethraghna: 
(from Warharan Yasht of Khorda Avesta)

1. First coming: Wind 
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him first, running in
the shape of a strong, beautiful wind, made by Mazda; he bore
the good Glory, made by Mazda, the Glory made by Mazda, that is
both health and strength..." 14.2

2. Second coming: Bull
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the second time,
running in the shape of a beautiful bull, with yellow ears and
golden horns; upon whose horns floated the well-shapen Strength,
and Victory, beautiful of form..." 14.7

3. Third coming: Horse
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the third time, running
in the shape of a white, beautiful horse, with yellow ears and
a golden caparison; upon whose forehead floated the well-shapen
Strength, and Victory, beautiful of form..." 14.9

4. Fourth coming: Camel
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the fourth time,
running in the shape of a burden-bearing camel, sharp-toothed,
swift ...., stamping forwards, long-haired, and living in the
abodes of men..." 14.11

5. Fifth coming: Boar
"...'Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the fifth time,
running in the shape of a boar, opposing the foes, a sharp-toothed
he-boar, a sharp-jawed boar, that kills at one stroke, pursuing,
wrathful, with a dripping face, strong, and swift to run, and
rushing all around..." 14.15

6. Sixth coming: 15 year old young boy
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the sixth time, running
in the shape of a beautiful youth of fifteen, shining, clear-eyed,
thin-heeled...." 14.17

7. Seventh coming: Raven
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the seventh time,
running in the shape of a raven that ... below and ... above,
and that is the swiftest of all birds, the lightest of the flying
creatures..." 14.19

8. Eight coming: Ram
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the eighth time,
running in the shape of a wild, beautiful ram, with horns bent
round..." 14.23

9. Ninth coming: Buck
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the ninth time, running
in the shape of a beautiful, fighting buck, with sharp horns.
Thus did Verethraghna come, bearing the good Glory made by Mazda,
the Glory made by Mazda...." 14.25

10. Tenth coming: Man with sword of golden blad
"...Verethraghna, made by Ahura, came to him the tenth time, running
in the shape of a man, bright and beautiful, made by Mazda: he
held a sword with a golden blade, inlaid with all sorts of 
ornaments..." 14.27

Regards,
Kasturi Rangan .K









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