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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