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World Religion Unit 1 Early Religions.notebook 1 September 27, 2016 Sep 712:30 PM Zoroastrianism Founded by Zoroaster , a Persian priest who lived ~ 700 – 600 BC. He received a revelation; the world was ruled by one God, not many – Ahura Mazda. He spent his life preaching his revelation and converted the peoples of Iran (Persia) and Iraq (Babylonia). Zoroaster -> Sep 72:15 PM Legends of Zoroaster Conceived in a flash of light – virgin birth. Born laughing, not crying Engaged wise men in debate at a young age Tamed wild beasts, performed healings, drove off evil spirits At 30, went to the desert, received his revelation.

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Page 1: Legends of Zoroaster - Weebly · 2018-09-09 · Zoroastrianism •Founded by Zoroaster, a Persian priest who lived ~ 700 – 600 BC. •He received a revelation; the world was ruled

World Religion ­ Unit 1 ­ Early Religions.notebook

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September 27, 2016

Sep 7­12:30 PM

Zoroastrianism• Founded by Zoroaster, a Persian priest who lived ~ 700 – 600 BC.

• He received a revelation; the world was ruled by one God, not many – Ahura Mazda.

• He spent his life preaching his revelation and converted the peoples of Iran (Persia) and Iraq (Babylonia).

Zoroaster ->

Sep 7­2:15 PM

Legends of Zoroaster• Conceived in a flash of light – virgin birth.

• Born laughing, not crying

• Engaged wise men in debate at a young age

• Tamed wild beasts, performed healings, drove off evil spirits

• At 30, went to the desert, received his revelation.

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Beliefs• Ahura Mazda is the creator, good.

• Angra Mainyu opposes him, represents the forces of chaos, evil (nearly as powerful)

• 12000 year battle between them

• People must ally themselves with Ahura Mazda against the forces of darkness.

Ahura Mazda ->

Sep 7­2:19 PM

Traditional Death Rituals• Bodies returned to nature, no burial, no cremation

• Placed in a Dakhma, a round open air tower

• The elements and scavengers destroy the body

• When only bones are left, they are swept into a hole in the center of the Dakhma

Dakhma ->

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Modern Practices• They adapt to the countries they live in

• Ritual washing of the body

The Soul• The Soul is accompanied by a “guardian spirit (angel)” to the Bridge of the Separator

• Their deeds are judged. Go to heaven or hell.

Sep 8­2:25 PM

Sacred Writings• The Avestan Scriptures (Five Parts)

• Hymns, prayers, laws, teachings

• The Gathas  are the spiritual core of the Yasna liturgy

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Symbols• Fire

• Represents the divine presence

• Burns continuously in the sanctuary. A priest maintains it

Sep 8­2:26 PM

Zoroastrians today• 140 000 world wide

• India (Parsis) –mostly in Mumbai (Bombay)

• Iran

• Us and Canada -- 12000 

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