Persian · noun · People & Roles

Mughaan

मुग़ां

also written: Mughan

Meaning

The Magi or Zoroastrian fire-priests, invoked in Urdu and Persian poetry as keepers of the wine-house and tavern of love.

Literally: the Magi (plural of mugh)

Usage & notes

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Related words

PERSIAN

Pir-e-mughaan

The 'Elder of the Magians', the old Zoroastrian wine-seller and master of the tavern; in Sufi symbolism the true spiritual guide who dispenses the wine of love.

PERSIAN

Aatish-kada

A Zoroastrian fire-temple where the sacred flame is kept burning.

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