Zoroastrianism
11Zoroastrianism — Persian religion founded by the legendary Zoroaster (died ca. 551 B.C.); state religion of the Sassanians (q.v.). Central to Zoroastrianism is a belief in the ongoing strife between the Ohrmazd (Ahuramazda), the god of light, who represents… …
12Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan — goes back to the first millennium BC, and for at least a thousand years remained the predominant religion in Azerbaijan. The name Azerbaijan means Land of The Eternal Fire, which is said to have a direct link with Zoroastrianism… …
13Zoroastrianism and Parsiism — Ancient religion that originated in Iran based on the teachings of Zoroaster. Founded in the 6th century BCE, it influenced the monotheistic religions Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It rejects polytheism, accepting only one supreme God, Ahura… …
14Zoroastrianism — noun Date: 1849 a Persian religion founded in the sixth century B.C. by the prophet Zoroaster, promulgated in the Avesta, and characterized by worship of a supreme god Ahura Mazda who requires good deeds for help in his cosmic struggle against… …
15Zoroastrianism — noun /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪz(ə)m,ˌzoːɹoˈæstɹiəˌnɪzəm/ a) General usage: Religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet . Also referred to as Zoroastrism and b) Scholastic usage: identifies the religion as it exists today, as… …
16Zoroastrianism — Zor|o|as|tri|a|nis|m n [U] an ancient religion from Persia (=modern Iran), whose followers believe that there is a continual battle between the forces of good (or light) and the forces of evil (or darkness), but that good will win in the end and… …
17Zoroastrianism — Zo|ro|as|tri|an|ism [ ,zɔrou æstriə,nızəm ] noun uncount a religion in parts of Iran and India …
18ZOROASTRIANISM — the ancient RELIGION of Iran preached by ZOROASTER. Its tenants remain somewhat obscure although it was clearly DUALISTIC involving mankind in a choice between GOOD and EVIL …
19Zoroastrianism — Religion based on the teachings of the sixth century BCE Persian sage Zoroaster where divinity is perceived in two predominant spirits: of light and good and of darkness and evil. The followers of the Zoroastrian faith, popularly known as… …
20zoroastrianism — n. ancient Persian religion (Religion) …
