Mithras first appeared as an angel (more or less) in Zoroastrianism, where he was a protector of truth and divinity of light. From Wordnik.com. [The Pagan Origins of Christmas | Heretical Ideas Magazine] Reference
The religious system of the Persians, as taught in the Zendavesta, is known as Zoroastrianism, from Zoroaster, its founder. From Wordnik.com. [General History for Colleges and High Schools] Reference
The term Magi is a title for the priestly caste of Zoroastrianism, which is quite possibly the oldest of the creedal religions. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Zoroastrianism is full of prophecy. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Betrayed Viet. POWs « Antiwar.com Blog] Reference
So they took aspects of other religions, such as Zoroastrianism, and changed a few things. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Gay marriage ban dropped.] Reference
Similarly, many other ancient religions (such as Zoroastrianism) woshipped cows, and the Israelites created a. From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference
Over time, Turkic shamanism came into contact with neighboring belief systems, such as Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Mithraism. From Wordnik.com. [neweurasia.net] Reference
Although some speak of Zoroastrianism as dualistic, Ahura Mazda is more powerful than Ahriman and will defeat him in the fullness of time. From Wordnik.com. [History News Network] Reference
Dawn and Twilight of Zoroastrianism (London, 1961). From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
Christianity, and Zoroastrianism in Talmudic Babylonia. From Wordnik.com. [Kurdish Women.] Reference
Dawn and Twilight of Zoroastrianism (London, 1961); idem. From Wordnik.com. [SIN AND SALVATION] Reference
They knew about the Logos from Zoroastrianism, where beside. From Wordnik.com. [Christianity and Progress] Reference
Zoroastrianism, is written, has often been called "old Bactrian.". From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"] Reference
By 2001 declarations were added from Shintoism and Zoroastrianism. From Wordnik.com. [Religion, nature and environmentalism] Reference
Zoroastrianism is one of the first dualistic religions of the world. From Wordnik.com. [Xanax of the caveman: neuropsychology of unity of existence and prayers; Part II] Reference
He converted to Christianity and was tortured to reconvert to Zoroastrianism. From Wordnik.com. [What the Russians Left] Reference
At first, the White Huns followed their own religion, which resembled Zoroastrianism. From Wordnik.com. [Historical Sketch of Buddhism and Islam in Afghanistan] Reference
Besides, it is clear that Mohammedanism is an offshoot of Zoroastrianism and Christianity. From Wordnik.com. [Reincarnation A Study in Human Evolution] Reference
Zoroastrianism is directed towards the future, it aspires to progress, and includes an eschatology. From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
Zoroastrianism is ably treated by Darmesteter in the Introduction to his translation of the "Zend Avesta.". From Wordnik.com. [Oriental Religions and Christianity A Course of Lectures Delivered on the Ely Foundation Before the Students of Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1891] Reference
But in later Zoroastrianism, Ohrmazd is completely identified with the Good Spirit, and henceforth the Evil. From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
In the later eschatology of Zoroastrianism the post - mortem destiny of the individual is described in great detail. From Wordnik.com. [SIN AND SALVATION] Reference
It has sometimes been supposed that Zoroastrianism influenced Pythagorean and Platonic thought, but it is hardly probable. From Wordnik.com. [Dictionary of the History of Ideas] Reference
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