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Zoroastrianism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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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)
[syn: Zoroastrianism, Mazdaism]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Zoroastrianism : \Zo`ro*as"tri*an*ism\, 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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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