n.
Zoroastrianism.
[From Avestan mazdå, the good principle, from mazdā-, wise. See Ahura Mazda.]
Mazdaism
Dictionary:
Maz·da·ism Maz·de·ism (măz'də-ĭz'əm) 
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n.
Zoroastrianism.
n.
Zoroastrianism.
| Asian Mythology: Mazdaism |
Mazdaism is a term sometimes used to indicate the ancient Iranian religion that became Zoroastrianism (see Zoroastrianism) under the influence of Zarathustra (see Zoroaster). It takes its name from the supreme god of Zoroastrianism, the Ahura Mazda (see Ahura Mazda).
| WordNet: Mazdaism |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
system founded in Persia in the 6th century b.c. by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil)
Synonym: Zoroastrianism
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- Zoroastrianism (Asian Mythology)
- Zoroaster (Asian Mythology)
