Found 2 items, similar to Zoroastrianism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism n : system of religion founded in Persia in the 6th century BC by Zoroaster; set forth in the Zend-Avesta; based on concept of struggle between light (good) and dark (evil) [syn: Mazdaism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Zoroastrianism Zoroastrianism \Zo`ro*as"tri*an*ism\, n. The religious system of Zoroaster, the legislator and prophet of the ancient Persians, which was the national faith of Persia; mazdeism. The system presupposes a good spirit (Ormuzd) and an opposing evil spirit (Ahriman). Cf. Fire worship , under Fire, and Parsee. [1913 Webster]