Original Magic: The Rituals and Initiations of the Persian Magi - Stephen E. Flowers Ph.D. 2017

Theology and Angelology
Theories of Mazdan Magic

We have already learned that the formula Ahura Mazda literally means “Lord Wisdom” and what the basic characteristics of this entity are. The other gods and goddesses of the old pantheon are recognized by philosophical magicians to be emanations of Ahura Mazda. These emanations are used by the essence of pure focused consciousness as tools or instruments to fulfill the purposes of creation. In some cases these emanations are pure abstractions; in other cases they are envisioned in the forms of the old Iranian divinities (such as Mithra or Verethraghna), and sometimes as physical or natural manifestations (for example, Sky or Earth). The theological truth is that each of these emanations possesses both a spiritual and a material dimension, but at this point in our existence, human experience tends to see them more in one category or the other.

The existence and character of Ahura Mazda are things that are actually matters of pure logic derived from the major premise that consciousness exists, it is good, and it wills to replicate and extend itself in an evolutionarily creative way. Ahura Mazda fulfills acts of creation though emanations by which other abstractions and material objects are created. The ultimate goal of this force is the full manifestation of itself in spiritual and material terms, which will be perfected and ultimately made permanent, for perfection and permanence are characteristics of Ahura Mazda. To achieve these goals, Ahura Mazda needs coworkers and comrades. These are the Amesha Spentas, the yazatas, and the fravashis of humanity.