ZOROASTRIANISM
Zoroastrianism, Mazdaism
(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)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Zo`ro*as"tri*an*ism, n.
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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