Ahura Mazda (;) (also known as
Ohrmazd,
Ahuramazda,
Hourmazd,
Hormazd,
Harzoo and
Hurmuz,
Lord or simply as
spirit) is the
Avestan name for the creator and sole
God of
Zoroastrianism, the old Iranian religion predating Islam. Ahura Mazda is described as the highest spirit of worship in Zoroastrianism, along with being the first and most frequently invoked spirit in the
Yasna. The literal meaning of the word
Ahura is "mighty" or "lord" and
Mazda is
wisdom. Zoroastrianism revolves around three basic tenets – Good Thoughts, Good Words and Good Deeds.