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Currently, most Persians (or Iranians) are Muslim.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe ancient Persian religion was called Zoroastrianism, named after its originator Zoroaster (in Greek) or Zarathustra (in Persian).
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Why are Persian rugs called Persian?
Because their design is originated from Ancient Iran.
What was the Persians religion called?
Zoroastrianism was Persia's official religion. The Avesta is the holy book of the adherents of Zarathustra, the Zoroastrians, the supreme god Ahuramazda. King Darius says: Ahuramazda has granted unto me this empire. Ahuramazda brought me help, until I gained this empire; by the grace of Ahuramazda do I hold this empire. The ancient Persian religion was called Zoroastrianism. The religion has adherents to this day. Currently, the main Persian religion is Islam.
What were ancient Egyptian religion?
There religion was called polyteistic
What is the ancient Persian religion that taught that humans had the freedom to choose between right and wrong called?
Zoroastrianism (that question is smack off my study guide I'm currently doing!)
What is religion of ancient Greece called?
Polytheism.
What religion did the paleo Indians use?
Yes they did. They had an ancient religion called Herhous
IS Muslim Persian same religion?
No Muslims are people who follow the religion of Islam and Persian is not an religion its a ethnic group.
What were the ancient Egyptian religions?
There religion was called polyteistic
Who is the ancient Persian god or goddess of food?
ancient Persian god and goddesses?
What is the name of a large market place in an ancient city?
These are called "bazaars". The word is Persian.
What year was the Persian war?
Ancient or modern? And today, the ancient nation of Persia is currently called Iran. Although many Iranians in the US find the term "Persian" to be more romantic sounding...and like to be called Persians instead of an Iranian.
What is the official religion in ancient Persia?
The Persian Empire had many religious practices, and the rulers made no attempt to change this. The cult used by the Persian upper class was Zoroastrianism - a religion codified by Zoroaster (Zarathustra) with a high god Ahura Mazda (Great Light).
