Zoroastrianism is perhaps the oldest religion in the world, which originated in the territory of ancient Iran (the old name was Persia) from 600 BCE to 650 CE. Prophet Zoroaster is considered the founder of this ancient religion. (PoverPoint, p.2-3) The main three ideas of Zoroastrianism are the struggle between good and evil (light and darkness), eschatology (as the creation of a new purified Earth), and understanding of paradise. (Book, p.236)
Once, the god Ahura Mazda appeared to the prophet Zoroaster, this is the most important god, the wisest and kind God. Ahura Mazda was accompanied by six of his assistants, spirits, and angels. Their names are Vohu Manah, Asha Vahishta, Spenta Ameraiti, Khashathra Vairya, Hauravatat, Ameretat. Zoroaster declared him the only creator and absolute ruler of the World, and all other deities are false. (Book, p.236) These six divine helpers helped God create the world, and each of them has its own important role of creation. (PoverPoint, p. 11-12) Ahura Mazda did only good deeds and fought evil, so he personified all the best on
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Many Zoroastrians, who remained faithful to Ahura Mazda, had to flee to neighboring India because of the strong pressure of Islam. (Book, p.237) One of the main responsibilities of the Zoroastrian is to find one like this and reproduce the genus, so that there are continuers of the Zoroastrianism religion because people are God's helpers. Zoroastrians must meet in a temple where the fire is constantly maintained, which is a symbol of God and purity, and they should pray five times a day. Here they read their scriptures and perform traditional rituals. (Book, p.238) Zoroastrian priests were famous philosophers and magicians. The prophet Zoroaster was considered the most important and powerful magician. This is evidenced by the parables found in the past of the Roman Empire. (Book,