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.

See also

• Shilmai and Nidbai in Mandaeism
• Adathan and Yadathan in Mandaeism
• Shuqamuna and Shumaliya
• List of angels in theology

References

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