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Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Zoroastrianism?
[n] system founded in Persia in the 6th century b.c. by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Zoroastrianism: Mazdaism Related Terms | Find terms related to Zoroastrianism: See Also | faith | Parseeism | Parsiism | religion | religious belief Zoroastrianism In Webster's Dictionary \Zo`ro*as"tri*an*ism\, n.
The religious system of Zoroaster, the legislator and prophet
of the ancient Persians, which was the national faith of
Persia; mazdeism. The system presupposes a good spirit
(Ormuzd) and an opposing evil spirit (Ahriman). Cf. {Fire
worship}, under {Fire}, and {Parsee}.
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