zarathustrism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical movement and religion founded by Zarathustra or Zoroaster in ancient Iran, focusing on the worship of Ahura Mazda and the struggle between good and evil.

  - "Zarathustrism is one of the oldest known monotheistic religions."
  - "Many scholars believe that Zarathustra lived around the 6th century BCE."
  - "The teachings of Zarathustra emphasize the importance of good thoughts, words, and deeds."

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Variants

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Zarathushtra , Zoroaster

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of its founder, Zarathustra or Zoroaster, who is believed to have lived in ancient Iran around the 6th century BCE.

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Trivia

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1. Zarathustrism is also known as Zoroastrianism.

2. The holy book of Zarathustrism is called the Avesta.

3. Zarathustrism teaches the existence of an eternal struggle between good and evil, known as the 'Battle of the Amesha Spentas'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ahura Mazda: The supreme deity in Zarathustrism, also known as the Wise Lord or the Creator.

2. Asha: The concept of truth, order, and righteousness in Zarathustrism.

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Culture

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Zarathustrism had a profound influence on Iranian culture and religion. It was the state religion of the Achaemenid Empire and later the Sassanid Empire. Zarathustrian beliefs and practices are reflected in Persian literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "zarathustrism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a statue of Zarathustra, holding a scroll or a lotus flower.
   - Visualize a fire temple with priests performing rituals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Zarathustra with the idea of wisdom and enlightenment.
   - Connect the concept of good and evil to moral decision-making.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym WISE to remember the key aspects of Zarathustrism: Wisdom, Initiation, Spiritual Growth, and Ethics.

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