John Shaqi
Zoroastrian1500 BCE – present

Chista

Ancient Persia

Chista is the yazata most closely associated with wisdom, knowledge, and insight in Zoroastrianism. Her name is derived from the Avestan derivative of the verb Cit, 'to notice, to understand'. The sixteenth yasht of the Avesta is dedicated to Chista and she is also mentioned in the tenth yasht.

Chista

Chista

Chista is the yazata most closely associated with wisdom, knowledge, and insight in Zoroastrianism. Her name is derived from the Avestan derivative of the verb Cit, 'to notice, to understand'. The sixteenth yasht of the Avesta is dedicated to Chista and she is also mentioned in the tenth yasht.

Pantheon: Zoroastrian Culture: Persian Civilization: Ancient Persia Period: 1500 BCE – present

Source: Wikipedia

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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chista

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