Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism is the religion founded on the teachings of Zarathustra (Zoroaster).
Established Its scriptures are the Avesta, of which the Gathas are hymns attributed to Zarathustra. The religion was the state faith of Persian empires and survives today, notably among Parsis in India and communities in Iran.[1][2] Tradition / belief Zoroastrians worship Ahura Mazda as the wise Lord and teach a cosmic struggle between truth (asha) and the lie (druj), in which humans choose sides.[3] Scholarly debate Zarathustra's date is disputed: estimates range from about 1500–1000 BCE, based on the language of the Gathas, to the sixth century BCE.[4]
References
- ↑ James Darmesteter and L.H. Mills (trans.), The Zend-Avesta (1880–1887). Sacred Books of the East vols. 4, 23, 31; public domain.
- ↑ E.W. West (trans.), Pahlavi Texts (1880–1897). Sacred Books of the East vols. 5, 18, 24, 37, 47; public domain.
- ↑ Mills (1887), Gathas.
- ↑ Mary Boyce, Zoroastrians (1979). Cited only.
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