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What is another word for Zurvan?

Pronunciation: [zˈɜːvan] (IPA)

Zurvan, also known as Zruvan or Zervan, is a deity in Iranian mythology associated with time and fate. In Zoroastrianism, Zurvan is a concept of infinite time beyond the cosmos. As there are no exact synonyms for this word in English, we can explore other related terms. For instance, the Sanskrit term "Kala" means time as well as the god of time. The Greek word "Chronos" also refers to time, and is often associated with the idea of aging. Another possibility is the term "Nemesis," which is associated with divine justice and punishment, and can be seen as another aspect of fate. Regardless of the word used, Zurvan and other concepts related to time and fate continue to be explored and studied in various cultures and religions.
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What are the hypernyms for Zurvan?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    Primordial deities, abstract deities.

Usage examples for Zurvan

And O Zoora, steed of Zurvan my betrothed, there's no loveliness for us in life, for the loveliest is gone; and let us die, Zoora, mare of Zurvan my betrothed, for what is dying to us, O Zoora, who cherish beyond all that which death has taken?
"The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete"
George Meredith
Then she stooped to the body of her betrothed, and toiled with it to lift it across the crimson saddle-cloth that was on the back of Zoora; and the mare knelt to her, that she might lay on her back the body of Zurvan; when that was done, Bhanavar paced beside Zoora the mare, weeping and caressing her, reminding her of the deeds of Zurvan, and the battles she had borne him to, and his greatness and his gentleness.
"The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete"
George Meredith
Then it was agreed between them that Bhanavar should depart from the encampment of the tribe before the return of Ruark, and seek shelter among her own people again, and aid them and the tribe of Zurvan, her betrothed, by the might of the Jewel which was hers, fulfilling the desire of Zurvan.
"The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete"
George Meredith

Related words: Zurvanism, Zurvanite, Zurvanism in Zoroastrianism, Zurvanites

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