What is another word for zoroastrian?

Pronunciation: [zɔːɹˈə͡ʊstɹi͡ən] (IPA)

Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion with a rich history and fascinating culture. Synonyms for the word "Zoroastrian" include Mazdayasna (meaning "worshipper of Mazda"), Zarathustrian (derived from the religion's founder, Zarathustra), and Parsi (referring to the Zoroastrian community in India). The religion emphasizes the balance between good and evil, and its followers observe rituals such as fire worship and the veneration of ancestors. Zoroastrianism influenced the development of other religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and has been an important part of world history. The Zoroastrian faith is still practiced by a relatively small number of people around the world, but its cultural and religious contributions continue to be celebrated and studied today.

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Usage examples for Zoroastrian

It seems to me that we have the Parsi woman's type at home in some of our old families, as we have remains of their zoroastrian fire-worship.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
In the Modern zoroastrian, '87, he gives the philosophy of polarity, in which, however, he was anticipated by Mr. Crozier, who in turn was anticipated by Emerson.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler
In short, they have supposed a Zoroaster, wherever there was a zoroastrian: that is, wherever the religion of the Magi was adopted, or revived.
"A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)"
Jacob Bryant

Related words: zoroastrian religion, zoroastrians, zoroastrian beliefs, zoroastrianism beliefs, zoroastrianism timeline

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