Bahman in Persian mythology, was, after Ormuzd, the first created of the seven Amshaspands, chief and protector of the rest, the king of light and genius of good-will. Every second day of every month, and the entire second month of winter, are sacred to him. When Ahriman and Ormuzd shall combat for the possession of the world, Bahman, besides Mah, Gosh, and Ram, will be arrayed against the evil daemons Ashmoph, Akuman, and Tarmad.
The Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological, and Ecclesiastical Literature was edited by John McClintock and James Strong. It contains nearly 50,000 articles pertaining to Biblical and other religious literature, people, creeds, etc. It is a fantastic research tool for broad Christian study.
John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More