Encyclopedia of Zoroastrianism. Three Saviors.

In Zoroastrian eschatology, the Saoshyant, the final savior, emerges as the pivotal figure in Frashokereti, the world’s renewal, often preceded by two earlier saviors—Ukhshyatereta and Ukhshyatnemah. These three figures, born from Zarathustra’s preserved seed, guide humanity toward righteousness in a phased awakening that sets the stage for the end of time.

The process begins with divine preparation. Zarathustra’s seed, safeguarded in Lake Kansaoya (or Hamun) by 99,999 fravashis (guardian spirits), ensures the miraculous births.

Ukhshyatereta (“He who makes righteousness grow”) arrives first, born to a virgin who bathes in the lake. His era strengthens asha (truth) among humanity, weakening evil’s grip through teachings and miracles.

Next comes Ukhshyatnemah (“He who makes reverence grow”), similarly born, deepening devotion and moral resolve, further eroding Angra Mainyu’s influence.

Each savior’s reign—sometimes spanning millennia—plants seeds of renewal, stirring souls to align with good.

The Saoshyant, the last and greatest, completes this trio. Named Astvat-ereta (“He who embodies righteousness”), he arrives at the world’s twilight. His birth signals the final era: he raises the dead, beginning with key figures like Gayomard (first human), and rallies the living and resurrected to righteousness. Through wisdom, power, and divine backing from Ahura Mazda and the Amesha Spentas, he exposes evil’s futility, inspiring a global turn toward asha. This awakening culminates in Frashokereti’s fiery purification, where his leadership ensures humanity’s readiness for the new, perfect world.