Amshaspands

Amshaspands. The six good angels of Zoroastrianism named, Bahman, Ardibehest, Schariner, Sapandomad, Khordad, and Amerdad. They correspond to the Aor, Zohar, or Zayo of the Kabbalah, which recognizes them as Light, Fire, and Splendor. They were created by Ormuzd after his own image and they presided over special departments of nature. Compare Christian Archangels.