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Zoroastrianism

noun

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.

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... and chieftains, as if they possessed prophetic power. They were a picturesque body of men, with their mystic wands, their impressive robes, their tall caps, appealing by their long incantations and frequent ceremonies and prayers to the eye and to the ear. "Pure Zoroastrianism was too spiritual to coalesce readily with Oriental luxury and magnificence when the Persians were rulers of a vast empire, but Magism furnished a hierarchy to support the throne and add splendor and dignity to the court, while it blended easily ...

— Beacon Lights of History, Volume IV • John Lord

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Words linked to "Zoroastrianism" : Parsiism, faith, religious belief, Parseeism, religion, Avestan, Ahura