Open Edition: Apam Napat

Water . II Apam Napat, which is also known as Borz God, is one of the ancient gods in the mythology of the Indo-European peoples, including the Aryan people. In the Vedas, Apam Nabat means the god of waters, and in Avesta she is mentioned as the child of the waters or the granddaughter of the waters. Borz is the god of terrestrial waters, rivers, lakes, seas and wells. He spreads the waters, is strong and tall, and owns a swift horse. Apam Nabat is one of the three great gods who has the title of Ahura, and this speaks for his position.