zoroaster

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Zarathustra
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Zarathustra
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Pseudepigraphic name used by various Greek and Latin authors of late antiquity to lend their opinions weight
The prophet of the ancient Iranian religion Zoroastrianism
Ostensible source/founder of the "mysteries" of the Roman Mysteriae Mithrae ("Mysteries of Mithras", "Mithraic Mysteries"), an astrology-centric, middle-platonic mystery cult of the 1st-4th century Roman Empire whose adherents worshiped in "caves" (i.e. Mithraea) in imitation of "Zoroaster". (Porphyry, De Antro Nympharum 6)
The prophet of the ancient Iranian religion Zoroastrianism, a monotheistic religion which was the precursor to modern monotheistic religion
{i} father of ancient Persian religion
who started a new religion called Zoroastrianism (?628-?551 BC) a Persian religious teacher and prophet (=someone whom people believe has been sent by God to lead and teach them). or Zarathustra born 628, probably Rhages, Iran died 551 BCE Iranian religious reformer and prophet, founder of Zoroastrianism and Parsiism. He was a priest in his tribal religion, with which he eventually became disillusioned. Having received a vision, he began teaching that Ahura Mazd was the highest god and alone was worthy of worship, a concept that went against the polytheism of Iranian religion. He forbade the orgiastic rites that accompanied animal sacrifice, common in his time, but preserved the ancient cult of fire worship. After converting a king called Vishtspa to his teachings, Zoroaster remained at the royal court. He became the subject of legends and a model for various occupations
Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)
Zarathustra
zoroaster

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    Zor·o·as·ter

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    Etymology

    [ 'zOr-&-"was-t&r, 'zor- ] (biographical name.) From Ancient Greek Ζωροάστρης (Zōroastrēs), from Avestan
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