Barsom
Sign in to savethumb|4th-century relief of the investiture of the Sasanian Empire|Sasanian king [[Ardashir II (centre). Mithra (left) stands on a lotus flower holding a barsom.]] thumb|right|A 4th-century BCE depiction of a priest bearing a barsom. From the Oxus Treasure. The present-day barsom is much shorter, and made of wire.
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- Physical characteristics
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- Use in ritual
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thumb|4th-century relief of the investiture of the Sasanian Empire|Sasanian king [[Ardashir II (centre). Mithra (left) stands on a lotus flower holding a barsom.]] thumb|right|A 4th-century BCE depiction of a priest bearing a barsom. From the Oxus Treasure. The present-day barsom is much shorter, and made of wire.
A barsom is a ritual implement used by Zoroastrian priests to solemnize certain sacred ceremonies.
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