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zoroastrianism

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Main Entry:
Zo·ro·as·tri·an·ism 
          Listen to the pronunciation of Zoroastrianism
Pronunciation:
\ˌzr-ə-ˈwas-trē-ə-ˌni-zəm\
Function:
noun
Date:
1849
: a Persian religion founded in the sixth century b.c. by the prophet Zoroaster, promulgated in the Avesta, and characterized by worship of a supreme god Ahura Mazda who requires good deeds for help in his cosmic struggle against the evil spirit Ahriman
Zo·ro·as·tri·an 
          Listen to the pronunciation of Zoroastrian \-trē-ən\ adjective or noun


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