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nounsystem 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)
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- zarathustra Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)
- ahriman the spirit of evil in Zoroastrianism; arch rival of Ormazd
- ahura (Zoroastrianism) title for benevolent deities
- zoroaster Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)
- zoroastrian follower of Zoroaster and Zoroastrianism
- ahura mazda chief deity of Zoroastrianism; source of light and embodiment of good
- avestan of or pertaining to the Avesta (sacred text of Zoroastrianism)
- ormazd chief deity of Zoroastrianism; source of light and embodiment of good
- ormuzd chief deity of Zoroastrianism; source of light and embodiment of good