ANAHITA, Persian divinity

ANAHITA, Persian divinity

Anahita was the ancient Persian goddess of water and fertility, patroness of woman, as well as a goddess of war. She was identified with the planet Venus and was worshipped throughout the Persian Empire for many centuries.

She is dressed in golden robes complete with jewels and a halo crown or diamond tiara.

Her name means “the immaculate one” and she was considered as the “Golden Mother”.

The dove and the peacock are her sacred animals.

Credits:
All photos by Romain Guillon
Models: Roxane Lagache, Florinda Harvey
Make-up: Carole Hannah
Text: Anahita Vessier

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