Entity: ZARATHUSTRA
Zarathustra is the Avestan name of Zoroaster, a Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism around the 10th century BC. He is known for his teachings on the duality of good and evil, the importance of free will, and the worship of Ahura Mazda as the supreme deity.
ZARATHUSTRA
Etymology
The name Zarathustra is the Avestan form of Zoroaster, the Persian prophet.
Definition
Zarathustra is a revered Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism, emphasizing the dualistic nature of good and evil, free will, and the worship of Ahura Mazda.
Historical Context
Zarathustra is believed to have lived around the 10th century BC and is known for his teachings that laid the foundation for Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions.
Cultural Significance
Zarathustra's teachings on morality, ethics, and the cosmic struggle between good and evil have had a lasting impact on Persian culture and influenced the development of other religious traditions.
Related Concepts
Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda, dualism, free will
See Also
Zoroaster, Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda
A revered Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism, emphasizing the dualistic nature of good and evil, free will, and the worship of Ahura Mazda.