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The Influence and Evolution of Zoroastrianism on Eastern and Western Religions
TLDR Zoroastrianism, a religion with concepts of monotheism, good and evil, and dualism, has had a significant impact on various religions including Christianity and Judaism. Despite its small number of followers today, Zoroastrianism continues to evolve and emphasize the concepts of free will, the choice between good and evil, and the path towards truth.
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Zoroastrianism is a fascinating and influential religion that has had a significant impact on both Eastern and Western religions, despite its small number of followers today.
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Zoroastrianism, with its concepts of monotheism, good and evil, and dualism, has had a significant influence on various religions, including Christianity and Judaism, as well as popular culture.
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Zarathustra, also known as Zoroaster, was a priest who reformed an ancient Iranian religion, creating a more even social environment and taking away power from the many gods that were worshipped, and Zoroastrianism is closely related to Vedic Hinduism.
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Zoroastrianism is a religion that evolves over time and emphasizes the concepts of free will, the choice between good and evil, and the path towards truth.
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The Magi, or priests, played an important role in Persian religion and their influence can be seen in Christian ideology, as described in the Gospel of St. Matthew.
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The theory suggests that the inspiration for the story of the Magi in the New Testament may have come from the arrival of the king of Armenia and his entourage of priests in Rome, as described by Marco Polo.
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Zoroastrianism continued to exist and even flourish after Alexander the Great's conquest of Persia, with local kings minting coins depicting fire altars and priests, and incorporating Greek and Persian imagery in their worship.
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Anahita, the goddess of fertility and all waters, plays a central role in Zoroastrianism and is one of the main helpers of Ahura Mazda, and the Parthians, who were Iranians from Eastern Iran, make mincemeat of the Romans in battle.
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In the aftermath of the Persian defeat of the Roman army, the Romans start worshipping the Persian god Mithras, which is evidenced by the presence of Mithraic temples in England, Rome, Italy, and even Scotland, as well as the adoption of the name "Mithra" by people of Hindu origin.
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The Sassanian Empire, known for its artistry and religious freedom, faced persecution of minority groups, including Christians and Jews, under the high priest Kerdir, and the emergence of the Manikaians as a third Persian religion threatened the dominance of Zoroastrianism.
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