'Zoroastrianism' definitions:

Definition of 'Zoroastrianism'

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noun
System 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) [syn: Zoroastrianism, Mazdaism]

Definition of 'Zoroastrianism'

From: GCIDE
  • Zoroastrianism \Zo`ro*as"tri*an*ism\, n. The religious system of Zoroaster, the legislator and prophet of the ancient Persians, which was the national faith of Persia; mazdeism. The system presupposes a good spirit (Ormuzd) and an opposing evil spirit (Ahriman). Cf. {Fire worship}, under Fire, and Parsee. [1913 Webster]

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