Atar
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In the Zoroastrian faith, Atar is the son of Ahura Mazda. He battles Azhi Dahaka, the great dragon of the sky.
Atar is conceived of as a spirit of fire, and his name meant "fire" in Avestan (<PIE *ater-, "fire, black, scorched").Template:Religion-stub