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'''Anāhitā''' is an important goddess in the [[Zurvanism|Zurvanite religion]], which originated in ancient [[Eura]]. She is known as the "she who possesses waters," and is associated with fertility, purification, and nourishment. In her [[Hymn of Anāhitā|hymn]], Anāhitā is described as a beautiful, strong maiden who drives a chariot drawn by four horses: wind, rain, clouds, and sleet.

As a water goddess, Anāhitā is believed to have the power to bestow fertility on both the land and its inhabitants. She is said to purify the seed of all males and the wombs of all females, and to make the milk flow that nourishes their young. She also nurtures crops and herds, and is seen as a key figure in ensuring the continued health and prosperity of the land.

Anāhitā is also associated with the mythical river that bears her name. This river is described as "as great in bigness as all these waters which flow forth upon the earth." In Zurvanite worship, Anāhitā is often hailed both as a goddess and as the river itself, with hymns and prayers being offered to her in both capacities.

As a goddess, Anāhitā is considered to be one of the yazatās, or divine beings, in the Zurvanite pantheon. These deities are seen as manifestations of the Highest Divinity, and are worshiped alongside the supreme god, Zurvan. In the Zurvanite religion, Anāhitā is seen as an important intermediary between the mortal world and the divine realm, and her worship is considered to be crucial to the well-being of the land and its people.

In terms of worship, the Zurvanites make offerings to Anāhitā at [[atashkadeh]] dedicated to her. These offerings include food, drink, and other items of value, as well as prayers and hymns of praise. The Zurvanites also have held festivals and other religious events in honour of Anāhitā, in which she is the focus of attention and reverence.

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