Xroshtag and Padvaxtag

Xroshtag and Padvaxtag
Xroshtag and Padvaxtag
Call and Answer

Xrôshtag and Padvâxtag (Xrōštag and Padvāxtag) are a pair of Manichaean divinities, always depicted together, who serve as the personifications of the words "call" and "answer".^[1]^[2] The call is uttered from above by the "living spirit", and is answered from below by the man who wishes to be saved.

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^ Burkitt, F. C. 1935. Xrôshtag and Padvâxtag, Call and Answer. JTS 36:180–181.
^ Lurker, Manfred (2004). The Routledge dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons. London New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-29816-7. OCLC 56751246.

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[1] Burkitt, F. C. 1935. Xrôshtag and Padvâxtag, Call and Answer. JTS 36:180–181.

[Lurker_2004-2] Lurker, Manfred (2004). The Routledge dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons. London New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-29816-7. OCLC 56751246.

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