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World Religions: Zoroastrianism

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BL1500-1590 Zoroastrianism (Mazdeism). Parseeism

Subject headings

  • Mithraism
  • Zoroastrianism -- Early works to 1800
  • Zoroastrianism -- History
  • Zoroastrianism -- Poetry
  • Zoroastrianism -- Sacred books
  • Angra Mainyu
  • God (Zoroastrianism)
  • Mazdakism

Holidays and Observances

Farvardegan -- Also known as Muktad (memorializing ancestors), this day is a day of remembrance for the departed. 

Khordad Sal --- This day marks the anniversary of the birth of Zarathustra (Zoroaster), founder of this faith.

Navroze (New Year)--- This day marks the start of the New Year and is a celebration of the renewal of the world and the creation of fire.

Zarathosht-no-diso---On this day, followers commemorate the anniversary of the death of Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster), the founder of the faith. Some of his hymns are preserved in the Zoroastrian scriptures. 
 

Source

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