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Ahura

Ahuras are powerful beings in the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. Think of them like superheroes or ancient gods (like Thor or Wonder Woman) from a religion that was practiced a long, long time ago in a place called Persia (which is now Iran).

Okay, so, these Ahuras were really important figures in Zoroastrianism, and they represented different values that people thought were important like justice, wisdom, and truth. You know how your mom and dad are always telling you to be good and kind? That's kind of what the Ahuras were reminding people to do: be good and truthful.

People believed that there was a constant battle between the Ahuras and an evil spirit called Ahura Mazda (which is kind of like the Joker or Voldemort) who was always trying to cause trouble. Basically, the Ahuras were tasked with fighting off the bad spirits and keeping the world safe.

So, Ahuras were like the good guys in this ancient religion and they were seen as really important figures in keeping the world a safe and just place. Kind of like how superheroes are important in keeping our world safe and fair today.
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