ZOROASTRIANISM
\zˈɔːɹə͡ʊstɹˌi͡ənɪzəm], \zˈɔːɹəʊstɹˌiənɪzəm], \z_ˈɔː_ɹ_əʊ_s_t_ɹ_ˌiə_n_ɪ_z_ə_m]\
Definitions of ZOROASTRIANISM
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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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)
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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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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.
By Noah Webster.
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