Why is a "four-eyed" dog with a spot above each eye used in a Zoroastrian funeral ritual?

A) ?To frighten evil spirits into fleeing
B) ?To purify the soul of the dead person
C) ?To act as a guard to ensure the uninterrupted completion of the funeral ritual
D) ?To remove obstacles to ensure the reincarnation of the dead person


A

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