ACS 200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Daena, Zoroastrian Calendar, Yasht
28 Feb 2017
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Called themselves arya and lived in central asia: split up into two groups as they migrated, had similar beliefs and practices. Ancient iranian religion was transformed by zarathustra greek zoroaster. Reformed religion according to his vison : system made of abstractions that were modalities of creator god ahura mazda the wise lord. Belief of dualism ahura mazda and entities were upholders of truth and order against the demonic forces of lie and disorder. Introduced sacrificial slaughter and preparing sacred drink for the gods. Experienced strong opposition: slowly spread over eastern iran, zoroastrianism remained the religion of the empire until the arab conquest. Said to have influenced christianity and judaism. Two classes of divine beings: yazata god / the one to be worshipped, daiwa demon. Ahura mazda stood at the head of the pantheon. Considered creator in the sense that he established order and put everything in its place: earth was his consort.
