Xroshtag and Padvaxtag explained

Type:	Manichaean
Xroshtag and Padvaxtag
Deity Of:	Call and Answer
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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

Notes and References

1. Burkitt, F. C. 1935. Xrôshtag and Padvâxtag, Call and Answer. JTS 36:180–181.
2. Book: Lurker, Manfred. The Routledge dictionary of gods and goddesses, devils and demons. Routledge. London New York. 2004. 978-1-134-29816-7. 56751246.