Adathan and Yadathan Angels

Adathan and Yadathan are uthras or angel or guardian) in Mandaeism. They stand at the Gate of Life in the World of Light, adoring and worshipping Hayyi Rabbi. They are constantly discussed together in the Ginza Rabba and Qolasta. Adathan and Yadathan are mentioned in Book 14 of the Right Ginza as the guardians of the “first river” (yardna qadmayya)