Zoroastrianism Flashcards
1
Q
Who us the founder of Zoroastrianism?
A
Zarathustra / Zoroaster
2
Q
Describe the life of Zarathustra
A
- Lived through 5th and 6th century B.C.
- Born in 660 B.C. according to Persian tradition
- Son of a priest
- At the age of 30, was called by an angel (Good Thought) who brought his soul before the Wise Lord, Ahura Mazda
- Traveled to preach monotheism
- King helped him overcome opposition
- Died at 77
3
Q
Ahura Mazda
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Wise Lord and the one true God worshipped by Zoroastrians
4
Q
Avesta
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Sacred text of Zoroastrianism, old hymns also inside called the Gathas
5
Q
Ethical Dualism
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Belief in universal focus of good and evil
distinct feature of Zoroastrianism
5
Q
The Lie
A
An evil and cosmic force that opposes Ahura Mazda the Wise Lord.
6
Q
Great Requital
A
Zoroastrian Judgment Day
7
Q
Describe death in Zoroastrianism
A
- Dead are judged
- Cross “Bridge of the Separator” which is placed above the abyss of damnation and leads to paradise
- Ethical records are judged
- Believe in final bodily resurrection in which one undergoes a test by fire and molten metal; evil people burn and good people remain unscathed.
8
Q
House of the Best Purpose & Hell of the Worst Existence
A
Heaven and Hell
