ANAHITA: Myths from Ancient Iran

Let’s dive into the myth of Anahita, the ancient goddess of life-giving waters in historical Greater Iran. As the deity of rivers, lakes, oceans, and precipitation, Anahita also embodies wisdom, healing, and fertility. She has been linked with the planet Venus, which is known as Nahidin the Persian language. In the Iranian calendar, the Abangaan celebration honors Anahita and water as the ultimate sources of life, prosperity, and blessings.