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| Zoroastrianism | religion founded in ancient Persia by the prophet Zoroaster |
| Zoroaster | Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism |
| Avesta | the prayer book or sacred scripture (text) of Zoroastrianism |
| Ahura Mazda | the "Lord Wisdom" or "The Infinite One" from whom Zoroaster received revelations |
| Gathas | psalms or songs which form part of the Avesta |
| Parsees | modern-day followers of Zoroastrianism, living in India, Iran, and Pakistan (Parsis, Persians) |
| Zarathustra | the prophet Zoroaster; his name in ancient Persia |
| Monotheism | the worship of Ahura Mazda as the "Lord Wisdom," a basic tenet of the Gathas |
| Dualism | belief in opposing ethics of Truth and Lie or Good and Evil, which permeate the universe |
| Spenta Mainyu | the "Holy Spirit" or the "Incremental Spirit," a creative force |
| Angra Mainyu | the "Fiendish Spirit," the twin of Spenta Mainyu |
| Bridge of Discrimination | where the soul of each person, upon death, will be judged |
| Persia | ancient nation, original home of Zoroastrians and of their holy scriptures |
| Seven Aspects of God | bounteous spirit, the good mind, truth, the desired kingdom, devotion, integrity, immortality |
| After Life Doctrine | righteous souls to the abode of joy and light, wicked souls to the depths of darkness and gloom |
