Ameretat is one of the Amshasoends or Amesha Spentas (seven Immortal Holy Ones) who attend Ahura Mazda. She is also called Amardad, Amererat, and Murdad (Persian). Ameretat represents Immortality and is also the guardian spirit of trees and plants. The fifth month is dedicated to her. She is always in the company of Haurvatat (Khurdad), goddess of health and the waters. As Amesha Spentas, they give wealth and herds of cattle. As personifications of bounty, they are opposed by the personifications of Hunger and Thirst respectively. Ameretat’s eternal opponent is the arch-demon of ageing, Zarich.