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| ! colspan="2" | Zoroastrianism
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| | Ancient Iranian world
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| | Ancient; commonly associated with the prophet Zarathustra / Zoroaster
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| | A small global community with historic roots in Iran and India.
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| '''Zoroastrianism''' is An ancient Iranian tradition centered on Ahura Mazda, truth, ethical choice, ritual purity, and the struggle against destructive forces. | | '''Zoroastrianism''' is an ancient Iranian religion associated with Zarathustra, Ahura Mazda, truth, fire symbolism, moral choice, and cosmic struggle between order and falsehood. |
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| == Overview == | | == Overview == |
| Zoroastrianism profoundly influenced religious life in ancient Iran and continues among Parsi, Irani, and diaspora communities. It emphasizes good thoughts, good words, good deeds, fire as a symbol of purity, and cosmic renewal.
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| == Key beliefs ==
| | This starter page is intended as a neutral reference entry. It can be expanded with history, beliefs, practices, symbols, texts, branches, notable figures, and related concepts. |
| * Ahura Mazda as wise Lord
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| * Asha: truth, order, and righteousness
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| * Moral choice between constructive and destructive forces
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| * Final renovation or renewal of creation
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| * Good thoughts, good words, good deeds
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| == Practices == | | == Related pages == |
| * Prayer
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| * Fire temple worship
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| * Purity practices
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| * Navjote initiation
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| * Seasonal festivals
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| * Commemoration of the dead
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| == Places of worship ==
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| * Fire temple
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| * Agiary
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| * Atash Behram
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| == Sacred texts ==
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| * Avesta
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| * Gathas
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| * Pahlavi texts such as Bundahishn and Denkard
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| == Holidays and observances ==
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| * Nowruz
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| * Gahambars
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| * Khordad Sal
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| * Muktad / Fravardigan
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| == Branches and related traditions ==
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| * [[Parsi Zoroastrianism]] - Zoroastrian communities historically established in India after migration from Iran.
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| * [[Irani Zoroastrianism]] - Zoroastrian communities with roots in Iran.
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| * [[Reform and Revival Movements]] - Modern interpretive movements and diaspora initiatives with varied approaches to conversion and practice.
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| == See also ==
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| * [[Religion]] | | * [[Religion]] |
| * [[Theology]] | | * [[Theism]] |
| | * [[Religious symbols]] |
| | * [[Religious concepts and ideals]] |
| * [[Philosophy of religion]] | | * [[Philosophy of religion]] |
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| [[Category:Religions]] | | [[Category:Ancient religions]] |
| [[Category:Iranian and ancient Near Eastern religions]] | | [[Category:Religion]] |
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Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is an ancient Iranian religion associated with Zarathustra, Ahura Mazda, truth, fire symbolism, moral choice, and cosmic struggle between order and falsehood.
Overview
This starter page is intended as a neutral reference entry. It can be expanded with history, beliefs, practices, symbols, texts, branches, notable figures, and related concepts.
Related pages
