21. Zoroastrianism, Zoroaster, Zarathusthra, Zarathustra A discussion on Zoroaster and zoroastrianism. A source of information for deeper understanding of religious subjects. http://mb-soft.com/believe/txo/zoroastr.htm

Zoroastrianism, Zoroaster, Zarathusthra, Zarathustra General Information During the 7th and 6th centuries BC the ancient polytheistic religion of the Iranians was reformed and given new dimensions by the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathusthra). Zoroaster's life dates have been traditionally given as (c. 628 - 551 BC), but many scholars argue for earlier dates. Linguistic evidence suggests that he was born in northeastern Iran, but the prophet's message was to spread throughout the Persian Empire. Adopted as the faith of the Persian kings, Zoroastrianism became the official religion of the Achaemenid empire and flourished under its successors, the Parthian and Sassanian empires. Its theology and cosmology may have influenced the development of Greek, later Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thought. The Muslim conquest of the 7th century AD marked the beginning of a steady decline of Zoroastrianism. Persecution resulted in the migration (about the 10th century) of the majority of Zoroastrians to India, where the Parsis of Bombay are their modern descendants. The religion of ancient Iran was derived from that of the ancient Indo Europeans, or Aryans. The language of the earliest Zoroastrian writings is close to that of the Indian Vedas, and much of the mythology is recognizably the same. Two groups of gods were worshiped, the ahuras and the daevas. The worship of the ahuras (lords) may have reflected the practice of the pastoral upper classes, and tradition holds that Zoroaster was born into a family that worshiped only the ahuras.

22. Zoroastrianism - Simple English Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia zoroastrianism is a religion. The founder of zoroastrianism was Zoroaster, who lived in Persia around 1000 BC. Other names for zoroastrianism are Mazdaism and Parsiism. http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search This article has many red links You can help Wikipedia by writing articles to help lower the amount of red links. Zoroastrianism is a religion . The founder of Zoroastrianism was Zoroaster , who lived in eastern ancient Iran (north of today's Afghanistan ) around 1000 BC. Other names for Zoroastrianism are Mazdaism and Parsiism Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion. The Zoroastrian god is called Ahura Mazda . It was not always a monotheistic religion. Long ago, Zoroastrians believed there were more gods. The holy book of Zoroastrianism is the Zend Avesta Zoroastrianism is also dualist . Zoroastrians believe Ahura Mazda created two spirits, a good one ( Spenta Mainyu ) and a bad one ( Angra Mainyu ). Zoroastrians believe people are free to choose between good and bad, but that choosing good will lead to happiness , and that choosing bad will lead to unhappiness. So it is the best to choose good. Therefore, the motto of the religion is "Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds". Zoroastrianism was the state religion of the Sassanid dynasty of Persia. In the

23. Zoroastrianism - New World Encyclopedia This image (known as a Faravahar) is one of the most common symbols of the Zoroastrian religion. Once frequently used on Persian royal inscriptions as a sign of divine authority http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism From New World Encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Previous (Zoroaster) Next (Zou Yan) This image (known as a Faravahar ) is one of the most common symbols of the Zoroastrian religion. Once frequently used on Persian royal inscriptions as a sign of divine authority, it has come to represent the human soul (or guardian angel ) and is still used in "modern" Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism (or Mazdaism ) refers to the religion developed from the teachings of the Persian prophet Zarathushtra (c. tenth century B.C.E. ), who is commonly known in the West as Zoroaster . Zoroastrians most commonly refer to themselves as Zartoshti ("Zoroastrians"), Mazdayasni ("Wisdom-Worshippers"), and Behdini ("Followers of the Good Religion"). In India , they are known as Parsis ("People from Pars," which refers to the Persian heritage of the group). Due to its great antiquity, Zoroastrianism was tremendously influential on the history culture , and art of Persia, as well as on the development of the Abrahamic religions . According to scholars, Zoroastrianism was the first religion to believe in angels , a day of judgment, a Satan figure, and an ongoing battle between forces of light and darkness in the cosmos. These ideas later influenced the theological development of

24. Zoroastrianism: Information From Answers.com About five centuries before the Common Era, the world's first true monotheistic religion began. Cyrus the Great (c. 585c. 529 bce) was king of Persia when Zoroaster (c. 628-c http://www.answers.com/topic/zoroastrianism-2

var isReferenceAnswers = true; BodyLoad('s'); On this page Library Animal Life Health History, Politics, Society ... Technology Zoroastrianism Religion: Zoroastrianism Home Library Religion About five centuries before the Common Era, the world's first true monotheistic religion began. Cyrus the Great (c. 585-c. 529 bce) was king of Persia when Zoroaster (c. 628-c. 551 bce)-Zarathustra, as he was later called by the Greeks-began to preach that a battle between good and evil, between the High God Ahura Mazda and the evil Ahriman (see Ahura Mazda/Ahriman), was being carried out on Earth. Ahriman had been lured into Earth's realm so he could be weakened and eventually destroyed at the end of time. History, viewed for perhaps the first time in a straightforward, linear fashion, was going to come to an end. After the destruction of Ahriman, the earth would be recycled and purified. Humans would be rewarded with paradise, an ideal heavenly realm with a divine court abiding over the blessed. Hell was awaiting the wicked. It was not eternal, but its fires would purify evildoers, just as they would purify the earth. Just before that final day, Zoroaster would return (see Mithraism). A virgin, impregnated with Zoroaster's own seed-which had been preserved in a mountain lake identified as Lake Hamun-would conceive him. Until then, every thousand years a prophet would appear until the final restoration of the world. This final restoration, it was foretold, would occur three thousand years in the future, or about the year 2500 ce.

25. Parsis Of India,Zoroastrianism,Parsis Or Zoroastrianism,Indian Parsis,Zoroastria Learn about the origin of zoroastrianism, Parsi reform movements, and Parsi sects. http://www.culturopedia.com/Religions/zoroastrianism.html

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26. Traditional Zoroastrianism: Tenets Of The Religion Traditional zoroastrianism The Tenets of the Mazdayasni Zarathushtri religion, as believed in by thousands of faithful Parsis/Irani Zoroastrians. Lots of religious articles http://tenets.zoroastrianism.com/

27. Zoroastrianism zoroastrianism, a unique religion which stresses the eternal battle of good versus evil, has had a larger impact than its small number of followers (100,000) would suggest. http://www.greatcom.org/resources/handbook_of_todays_religions/03chap07/default.

28. Zarathushtra ---- (Zoroaster) Dedicated to the Spiritual Philosophy of Zarathushtra and zoroastrianism. Includes a Zoroastrian Cyber-Temple, articles and discussion groups. http://www.zarathushtra.com/

Zarathushtra Spiritual Zoroastrian Cyber Temples The Gathas of Zarathushtra Homage unto Ahura Mazda Children Z-Kidz Korner Informative An Overview Zarathushtra Articles An Introduction to the ... Gathas of Zarathushtra Arts Picture Galleries Books on Zoroastrianism By Shahriar From Amazon.com Community Links Discussion Group Join Shahriar's e-mail list Tell a friend about this site ... by Soroush Also available from Cdbaby.com The three tenets of Zoroastrianism: Good Thoughts Good Words Good Deeds You are visitor # since September 8, 1997 Domains of Belief Now on DVD 1996 - 1998, Vancouver Canada, 1999 - 2006, Los Angeles, CA You may use any part presented herein for non-commercial purposes, on the condition of giving full credit to the author and to this home page, including a hyperlink, if you wish to use these material over the Internet. This page was last updated on Thursday, November 16, 2006

29. Zoroastrianism Z oroastrianism, according to tradition, was founded by Zoroaster after he received a vision in which he was introduced to Ahura Mazda, and told of the great God and his adversary. http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/z/zoroastrianism.html

Back to Home Page or Contents Page or Religions and Sects or Index Zoroastrianism Z oroastrianism, according to tradition, was founded by Zoroaster after he received a vision in which he was introduced to Ahura Mazda , and told of the great God and his adversary. He saw other radiant figures too, but could not see his shadow on the ground, a sign which convince Zoroaster his vision was authentic. This was the first of several visions in which Ahura Mazda conversed with him. The vision is alluded to in the Cathas (Y 43) and briefly described in the Pahlavi work (Zadspram XX-XXI). It was the knowledge gained from these visions which caused Zoroaster to designate Ahura Mazda as master of asha , order, righteousness, and justice; proclaiming him to be the one uncreated God, existing eternally, and Creator of all else that is good including all other beneficent divinities. However, experience of the harsh realities of the world convinced Zoroaster that Ahura Mazda did not exist alone; and in a vision, he saw the Adversary, the Hostile Spirit, Angra Mainya , or Ahriman , who was equally uncreated, ignorant and wholly malign. Zoroaster saw in his prophetic eye the origin of these two Spirits; they were twin, primal spirits, destined to be in constant conflict; of the two, the worst Spirit had chosen to do the worst things while the good Spirit had chosen righteousness. They were the twin antagonists in thought, word and act, the good and the bad. When these Spirits first encountered they created life and not-life; and at the end the worst existence shall befall the followers of falsehood (

30. NETBible: Zoroastrianism zoroastrianism ISBE zoroastrianism zo-ro-as'-tri-an-iz'-m I. HISTORY SOURCES. II. RELATION TO ISRAEL. 1. Influence on Occident. 2. Popular Judaism http://net.bible.org/dictionary.php?word=Zoroastrianism

31. Zoroastrian And Parsis In Science Fiction List of references to zoroastrianism and Parsis in mainstream science fiction novels. http://www.adherents.com/lit/sf_zor.html

32. Zoroastrianism (religion) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia zoroastrianism (religion), the ancient preIslamic religion of Iran that survives there in isolated areas and, more prosperously, in India, where the descendants of Zoroastrian http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/658081/Zoroastrianism

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33. ZOROASTRIANSIM The Faravahar, or Fravashi, was the symbol of the holy light of Glory (khvarenah) surrounding ancient Persian kings, heroes, and saints. It is found on ancient Persian monuments. http://www.pyracantha.com/Z/

The Faravahar, or Fravashi, was the symbol of the holy light of Glory ( khvarenah ) surrounding ancient Persian kings, heroes, and saints. It is found on ancient Persian monuments. Some Zoroastrians also think it signifies the glorified human soul. The faravahar is now used as the symbol of the Zoroastrian faith. Click on the symbol to see an informative article about its origins. ZOROASTRIANISM The ancient Iranian religion of fire, light, and Wisdom still lives today. This is the first monotheistic religion, founded by the Prophet Zarathushtra over 3000 years ago. It has had a profound influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Western culture. Introduction to Zoroastrianism: Please read this first. It has link-words to essays on various Zoroastrian topics. THE ZOROASTRIAN WAY Do Zoroastrians really worship fire? Is Zoroastrianism really a dualistic religion? Can you convert to Zoroastrianism? What are the scriptures of Zoroastrianism like? ... How has Zoroastrianism influenced Judaism and Christianity? (newly updated) What is the sacred garb of Zoroastrians like?

34. Zoroastrianism Details nine different sects of zoroastrianism, some still alive and some inactive for years. http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/zorast/

35. Zoroastrianism - ReligionFacts zoroastrianism Introduction to history, beliefs, and practices from ReligionFacts. http://www.religionfacts.com/zoroastrianism/index.htm

Enter your search terms Submit search form Religions A-Z A-Z Religion Index Big Religion Chart Article Info published: 12/20/05 updated: 2/6/07 Related Books Parsis: A Photographic Journey In Search of Zarathustra The Dawn and Twilight of Zoroastrianism The Gathas of Zarathushtra The Magi The Zend Avesta a-z religion index / zoroastrianism Frieze and inscription of Persian ruler Darius the Great, with Zoroastrian symbol. Photo: GFDL Zoroastrian Temple of Yazd, Iran. Photo: GFDL Manuscript portion of the Zend Avesta, the Zoroastrian scripture. (Bodleian MS J2) Parsi ceremony of initiation. Photo: GFDL Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism is the ancient, pre-Islamic religion of Persia (modern Iran). It survives there in isolated areas but more prosperously in India, where the descendants of Zoroastrian Persian immigrants are known as Parsis, or Parsees. In India the religion is called Parsiism Founded by the Iranian prophet and reformer Zoroaster in the 6th century BC, Zoroastrianism contains both monotheistic and dualistic features. Its concepts of one God, judgment, heaven and hell likely influenced the major Western religons of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Date founded: c.

36. Zoroastrianism Zorastrianism is an ancient religion. The Founder of Zorastrianism was the Persian Prophet Zorathustra, meaning He of the golden light . http://www.meta-religion.com/World_Religions/Zoroastrim/zoroastrism.htm

37. Who Are The Zoroastrians A personal essay describing basic concepts of this Persian religion and the possible connection between it and Germanic mythology. http://tenets.zoroastrianism.com/zor33.html

Who are the Zoroastrians My ancestors, the Zoroastrians of Iran (pre-Islamic) were members of the Indo-European family known as the Aryans. They called themselves Zoroastrians because they believed in the teachings of the first Aryan prophet, Zarathushtra. Zarathushtra was the first prophet to preach a monotheistic religion, and He was born in Iran about 8000 years BC. He revealed that there was only one God, Ahura Mazda and that life in the physical world was a battle between good and evil. As per man's actions, he would either cross the "Chinvato Peretu" or the sword bridge after death, and reach Heaven, or fall from it and go to the abode of the evil one. In the final days there would be a battle between good and evil, evil would be vanquished and the world would be purified by a bath of molten metal. Mazda would then judge the world, resurrecting the dead and His Kingdom would be established on earth. Zarathushtra's songs are called the "Gathas" which linguistically may be older than the Indian Vedic scriptures. The Gathas are written in an ancient Avestan dialect. This is a sister language to Sanskrit of India, and Greek and Latin of the West. The reason is, the common ancestors (common to the ancient Iranians, Ancient Indians, Greeks, and Europeans) were one and the same - the Indo-European or Aryan peoples. Surprisingly, many so-called Christian concepts actually were derived from Zoroastrian Aryan ideas which thrived in Iran for thousands of years until the Arab invasion of Iran around 1300 years ago. Concepts such as heaven and hell, God and the evil adversary

38. Zoroastrianism - LookLex Encyclopaedia Religion. PHOTO. Article in the LookLex / Encyclopaedia *) Calculated for the total population of North Africa and the Middle East, approx. 460,000,000. http://looklex.com/e.o/zoroastrianism.htm

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39. Zoroastrianism zoroastrianism ancient Persian religion zoroastrianism - zoroastrianism is the religion of the followers of Zarathustra or Zoroaster, an ancient Persian prophet who lived http://www.mideastweb.org/Middle-East-Encyclopedia/zoroastrianism.htm

Encyclopedia of the Middle East Zoroastrianism Middle East news peacewatch books ... donations Zoroastrianism - Zoroastrianism is the religion of the followers of Zarathustra or Zoroaster, an ancient Persian prophet who lived some time between 3000 BCE and 600 BCE. Zoroastrians worship Ahura Mazda . Zoroastrianism has about 150,000 believers in India, 60,000 in Iran, where it is actively suppressed, and perhaps 50,000 in the rest of the world. The name "Zoroastrianism" is used only in European countries. It is also called Zarathustrism, Mazdaism and Parsism, the last name being used by Indian followers of the religion. The religion may have originated in Afghanistan or Eastern Iran. Earlier hypotheses and legends about the origin of Zoroastrianism cannot be confirmed. Zoroaster saw the universe as the result of a cosmic struggle between asha “truth” or "good" and druj "lie" or "evil" The main concept of asha is the basis of all other Zoroastrian doctrine, including Ahura Mazda, who is asha, and creation, existence and existence, all of which embody or exemplify asha in some form. The purpose of humanity is to pursue the increase of asha. The teachings of Zoroaster and his life and followers are recorded in the Avesta. There is an older Avesta and a Younger Avesta written in an Avestan language. The Gathas are hymns attributed to Zoroaster that are a part of the older Avesta.

40. Zoroastrianism - Definition And More From The Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition of word from the MerriamWebster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoroastrianism

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