zoroastrianism
n.
ancient Persian religion founded or reformed by Zoroaster (Religion)
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet
Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht). Mazdaism is the religion that acknowledges the divine authority of
Ahura Mazda, proclaimed by Zoroaster to be the one uncreated Creator of all (God).As demonstrated by Zoroastrian creed and
articles of faith, the two terms are effectively synonymous. In a declaration of the creed — the Fravarānē — the adherent states: "…I profess myself a devotee of Mazda, a follower of Zarathustra." (
Yasna 12.2, 12.8)While Zoroastrianism was once the dominant religion of much of
Greater Iran, the number of adherents has dwindled to not more than 200,000 worldwide, with concentrations in
India and
Iran. For details, see adherents below.
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Zoroastrianism
Noun
1. system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
(synonym) Mazdaism
(hypernym) religion, faith, religious belief
(hyponym) Parsiism, Parseeism
(class) Avestan
Zoroastrianism
(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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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