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Zoroastrianism.

Zoroastrianism.

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 Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest organized religions, centers on the teachings of the prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster) and emphasizes the duality of good and evil, with Ahura Mazda as the supreme deity.Copyright Zoroastrianism Spirituality World
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  • 17. Scripture. Avesta.

    17. Scripture. Avesta.
    Jul 3 2025
    17. Scripture. Avesta.
    The Avesta, Book Pahlavi: is the text corpus of religious literature of Zoroastrianism. All its texts are composed in the Avestan language and written in the Avestan alphabet. Modern editions of the Avesta are based on the various manuscript traditions that have survived in India and Iran.
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    3 mins
  • 16. Practices and rituals.

    16. Practices and rituals.
    Jul 2 2025
    16. Practices and rituals.
    Throughout Zoroastrian history, shrines and temples have been the focus of worship and pilgrimage for adherents of the religion. Early Zoroastrians were recorded as worshiping in the 5th century BCE on mounds and hills where fires were lit below the open skies. In the wake of Achaemenid expansion, shrines were constructed throughout the empire and particularly influenced the role of Mithra, Aredvi Sura Anahita, Verethragna and Tishtrya, alongside other traditional Yazata who all have hymns within the Avesta and also local deities and culture-heroes. Today, enclosed and covered fire temples tend to be the focus of community worship where fires of varying grades are maintained by the clergy assigned to the temples.
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    4 mins

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