Definition
Followers of the religion founded by the ancient Persian prophet Zarathushtra (also known as Zoroaster and Zarthosht) which is marked by belief in a single God (Ahura Mazda) and an opposing evil spirit (Angra Mainyu), a cosmic war between good and evil, and the eventual banishment of evil from earth when good triumphs over evil. The founding date of Zoroastrianism is in dispute but it is generally agreed to be not later than 600 BC. Today, the majority of practitioners live in Mumbai (Bombay), India.
URL Name
YR-9900
Third Level Code
YR-9900
Taxonomy Code
YR-9900
Parent Code
YR
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YR
Use References
Zoroastrians
Publication Status
Online