"Yasht 14", the hymn of praise to Verethragna, "though ill-preserved, contains what seem very archaic elements" There, "Verethragna" is described as "the most highly armed" ("Yasht" 14.1), the "best equipped with might" (14.13), with "effervescent glory" (14.3), has "conquering superiority" (14.64), and is in constant battle with men and daemons (14.4, 14.62).