Zoroastrianism

/ˈzɔroʊˌæstriəˈnɪzəm/

Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest religions in the world. Historians believe that Zoroastrianism originated in ancient Persia around 4,000 years ago.

Believers in Zoroastrianism follow the teachings of a prophet known as Zoroaster or Zarathrustra. Today, most Zoroastrians live in India and Pakistan, as well as Iran, where they are considered a religious minority. Zoroastrianism began in what is now northeast Iran and southwestern Afghanistan, and it was the first major religion to worship a single deity rather than many gods.

Definitions of Zoroastrianism

1. 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)
   synonyms: Mazdaism

   types:

   Parseeism, Parsiism

   the faith of a Zoroastrian sect in India

   type of:

   faith, religion, religious belief

   a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny