fravashi
noun
fra·va·shi
\frəˈväshē\
Definition of fravashi
-s
Persian religion
: an immortal preexisting spiritual guardian or genius of each individual : the heavenly image and celestial archetype of each creature; collectively : the ministering angels of divine heavenly beings
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Origin and Etymology of fravashi
Avestan fravashay-
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