Zoroastrianism also known as Mazdayasna is one of the oldest religions to ever

exist is a monotheistic faith (a single god). It is centered in a dualistic cosmol-

ogy (good and evil) and an eschatology that predicts the destruction of evil it is.

BELIFS
-They believe in angels, deamons and saviours similar to other religions such as
christianity and judism.

-They use the Avesta as their sacred text, it contains spells, hyms, rituals and
spells against deamons.

-They believe in a god called Ahura Mazda

PLACE OF WORSHIP

A fire temple in Zoroastrianism is the place of worship often called a Dar-e

mehr (persian) or agiyari, in this religion fire and clean water are agents of pu-
rity. They prey in Ashem Vohu (originaly composed in Avestan)

VOCABULARY (Word Meanings)

Zoroastrianism- One of many religions

Mazdayansa- Another name for Zoroastrianism
Monotheistic-belief that there is only one god
dualistic cosmology-The spiritual belief that two concepts exist
Hyms-A religious song to god
Ahura Mazda-The highest spirit worshiped in Zoroastrianism
Dar-e mehr-The Zoroastrianism place of worship
Agiyari-Another word for the Zoroastrianism place of worship
Ashem Vouh-A very important prayer in Zoroastrianism
Avestan-An old language in Zoroastrianism scriptures

-DARIUS PERSAD.