 In Yasht 19 of the Zoroastrian Avesta "Apąm Napāt" appears as the creator of mankind.However, since in Zoroastrianism Ahura Mazdā is venerated as supreme creator, this function of Apąm Napāt has become reduced.This is one reason "Apąm Napāt" is no longer widely worshipped, though he is still honoured daily through the Zoroastrian liturgies.