Zo·ro·as·tri·an·ism
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Definition of Zoroastrianism
: 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
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Zoroastrian
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ˌzȯr-ə-ˈwa-strē-ən
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“Zoroastrianism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zoroastrianism. Accessed 28 May. 2022.
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