Dmut
Dmuta
Spiritual counterpart in Mandaean cosmology
In Mandaeism, a dmuta (Classical Mandaic: ࡃࡌࡅࡕࡀ, lit. 'image') or dmut is a spiritual counterpart or "mirror image" in the World of Light.[1][2] People, spirits, and places are often considered to have both earthly and heavenly counterparts (dmuta) that can dynamically interact with each other.[3]: 37 A few examples include:
- The heavenly Adam Kasia corresponding to the earthly Adam Pagria
- The heavenly Piriawis (or "Great Jordan") corresponding to earthly yardnas (rivers)
- Abatur Rama ("Lofty Abatur") corresponding to Abatur Muzania ("Abatur of the Scales")
A dmuta dwells in the Mshunia Kushta, a section of the World of Light.[3]